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University ol the State ol New York Bulletin 

Entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Albany, N. Y., under the act of 

August 24, 1912 

Published fortnightly 


No. 667 


ALBANY, N. Y. July 15, 1918 


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v\w e. v W. <=>cV\oo\ 

ANNOTATED BOOK LIST FOR SECONDARY 

SCHOOL LIBRARIES 


History Section 


PAGE 

Books for reference and for 


teachers’ use. 6 

Atlases. 10 

Ancient history. 10 

Biography. 18 

Historical poems. 19 

Historical fiction. 21 

Modem history. 22 

Europe. 22 

Great Britain and Ireland. 23 

Biography. 27 

Historical poems. 29 

Historical fiction. 32 

Africa. 34 

Arabia. 35 

Asia. 35 

Australasia. 35 

Austria. 35 

Canada. 35 

Historical fiction. 36 

China. 36 

Corea. 36 

Egypt. 3 6 

France. 37 

Biography. 37 

Historical poems. 38 

Historical fiction. 39 

Germany. 4 1 

Biography. 4 1 

Historical poems. 4 2 


PAGE 


Germany (cbntinued) 

Historical fiction. 4 2 

Greece. 4 2 

Holland. 4 2 

India. 43 

Italy. 43 

Biography. 44 

Japan. 44 

Java. 44 

Mexico. 45 

Persia. 45 

Poland. 45 

Portugal. 4b 

Russia. 46 

Scandinavia. 46 

Servia, Bulgaria and Monte¬ 
negro .. 4b 

South America. 47 

Spain. 47 

Switzerland. 48 

Turkey in Europe. 48 

West Indies. 48 

European biography. 48 

European historical poems. 49 

American history.... • 49 

Civics, economics and social 

life. 57 

Biography. 62 

Historical poems. 69 

Historical fiction. 7 2 


ALBANY 

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK 
1918 




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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKGftN^S/ 

Regents of the University 
With years when terms expire 

1926 Pliny T. Sexton LL.B. LL.D. Chancellor - Palmyra 

1927 Albert Vander Veer M.D. M.A. Ph.D. LL.D. 

Vice Chancellor - -- -- -- -- Albany 

1922 Chester S. Lord M.A. LL.D. ----- Brooklyn 
1930 William Nottingham M.A. Ph.D. LL.D. - - Syracuse 
1921 Francis M. Carpenter ------- Mount Kisco 

1923 Abram I. Elkus LL.B. D.C.L. LL.D. - - - New York 

1924 Adelbert Moot LL.D. ------- Buffalo 

1925 Charles B. Alexander M.A. LL.B. LL.D. 

Litt.D. - -- -- -- -- -- Tuxedo • 

1919 John Moore LL.D. - -- -- -- - Elmira 

1928 Walter Guest Kellogg B.A. LL.D. - - - Ogdensburg 

1920 James Byrne B.A. LL.B. LL.D. - - - - New York 

1929 Herbert L. Bridgman M.A. ----- Brooklyn 

President of the University and Commissioner of Education 

John H. Finley M.A. LL.D. L.H.D. 

Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner for Elementary Education 

Thomas E. Finegan M.A. Pd.D. LL.D. 

Assistant Commissioner and Director of Professional Education 

Augustus S. Downing M.A. L.H.D. LL.D. 

Assistant Commissioner for Secondary Education 

Charles F. Wheelock B.S. LL.D. 

Director of State Library 

James I. Wyer, Jr, M.L.S. 

Director of Science and State Museum 

John M. Clarke D.Sc. LL.D. 

Chiefs and Directors of Divisions 

Administration, Hiram C. Case 

Agricultural and Industrial Education, Lewis A. Wilson 
Archives and History, James Sullivan M.A. Ph.D. 

Attendance, James D. Sullivan 

Educational Extension, William R. Watson B.S. 

Examinations and Inspections, George M. Wiley M.A. 

Law, Frank B. Gilbert B.A., Counsel 
Library School, Frank K. Walter M.A. M.L.S. 

School Buildings and Grounds, Frank H. Wood M.A. 

School Libraries, Sherman Williams Pd.D. 

Visual Instruction, Alfred W. Abrams Ph.B. 

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FOREWORD 


This list has been prepared to meet greatly varying conditions — 
the needs of public schools and private schools, large city schools 
with trained librarians and small village schools with no librarian at 
all, schools that have but little money to spend for library books 
and those with considerable means at their disposal, schools a large 
proportion of whose graduates go to college, and those that prepare 
their pupils for some form of business life. To meet all these 
demands there must be a rather long list of books from which a 
selection may be made. To lessen the difficulty of selection, a 
small number of books are double-starred, thus indicating books 
that it is thought every school library should have. A larger 
number of books are marked with a single star. These are the 
books that, on the whole, are believed to be the most desirable if a 
school wishes to buy more than are given in the double-starred list. 
There is a much larger number of books that are not marked at all. 
All these are annotated so it will be easy to make such selections as 
are needed by any particular school or for any particular purpose. 

It should not be forgotten that this list is purely suggestive and in 
no sense mandatory. The Department will duplicate on books not 
on this list, or on any other list, just as readily as on the books 
listed here, provided it is believed that they are well suited for 
school libraries. If all the good books published were on this list, 
it would be so long as entirely to defeat the purpose in mind, 
namely, a list short enough so that a good selection can readily be 
made. 

In making this list the very great differences in conditions have 
been taken into account — differences in schools, in teachers, in 
pupils, and in communities; and it is hoped that the teachers will 
try to recognize the differences in pupils who are so unlike in 
inheritance, environment, tastes and ability. 

It is not intended to include any high school textbooks in this list, 
though it is well worth the while of the teacher to have several good 
textbooks on the subject she is teaching. It is not within the 
province of the Department to discriminate between textbooks. 

This bulletin is intended not to replace any other Department 
publication, but to afford an annotated list to aid in the selection of 

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books for the libraries of the secondary schools in the same manner 
as did an earlier bulletin prepared for elementary schools. 

Some books are to be read completely and carefully, others only 
in part, and still others just skimmed. Adults who read much 
learn to do this. Pupils while in school should be taught to do so. 
It is frequently well to call the attention of the pupils to a par¬ 
ticular chapter of a book, or even a part of a chapter, that is of 
especial interest or value, while the book as a whole might be one in 
which the children would not be greatly interested. 


ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 

The School Libraries Division wishes to express its appreciation 
of the work of those who have done so much toward making this 
publication of value. It is greatly indebted to the State school 
inspectors, State Library officials, and many teachers and librarians. 
It is under special and great obligation to the members of the High 
School Librarians’ Association of New York City. 


ANNOTATIONS 


Many annotations are quoted. In such cases the authority is 
given, sometimes in an abbreviated form. One or two other forms 
need to be explained. The list is given below: 


Academy 
Adams 
A. L. A. 

American Historical Review 

Athenaeum 

Atlantic Monthly 

Baker 

Boston Advertiser 
Congregationalist 
Critic, The 
Dial, The 

English Historical Review 
Hardy 

L. A. H. 

L. & I. 

Nation 
N. Y. ' 

Outlook 
Pittsburgh 
Publishers’ Weekly 
Saturday Review 
Spectator 
V P. 

V. P. E. 

Wisconsin 


A periodical 

C. K. Adams. Manual of Historical Literature 
American Library Association 
A periodical 
An English periodical 
A magazine 

E. A. Baker. Descriptive Guide to the Best 
Fiction 
A periodical 
A periodical 
A periodical 
A periodical 
A periodical 

G. E. Hardy. Five Hundred Books for the 
Young 

Literature of American History. Larned 
Leypoldt & lies. A List of Books for Girls 
and Women 
A periodical 

New York State Library 
A periodical 

Carnegie Library, Pittsburgh 

A periodical 

A periodical 

A periodical 

Various publishers 

Various publishers and editions 

Wisconsin Free Library Commission 


HISTORY 

It should be borne in mind that, however important it may be that 
pupils should acquire some knowledge of history, it is far more 
important that they should acquire a fondness for historical read¬ 
ing, and that they should have some knowledge as to what books are 
best worth reading. 

A fondness for historical reading is most easily aroused through 
the use of collateral reading. To accomplish this, the pupils must 
have an interest in what they read. There is a general tendency in 
high schools to select books that are beyond the great majority of 
the pupils, books that they do not like and in which they can not 
become interested. It should not be forgotten that little good will 
come to the pupils through reading books in which they have no 
interest. If the pupils are required to do very much of that kind of 
reading they are likely to leave school with a dislike for all useful 
reading. It is not to be expected that high school pupils can read 
many of the books that would appeal to a mature and cultivated 
mind. Their time has not yet come for that and it is greatly to be 
feared that much of the instruction in literature in our high schools 
tends to prevent its ever coming. 

Nowhere is there greater need for tact and good judgment than 
in directing the reading of pupils. In fact there should not be very 
much direction. The teacher should constantly suggest, but rarely 
insist upon, the reading of a particular book. In connection with 
the lists of books on history are listed books of biography, his¬ 
torical poems, and historical fiction, in order to add to the interest 
and pleasure of the young readers. 

There can not be much uniformity in the matter of reading 
general literature in school, nor much class work with profit. 
Pupils have different tastes. The part of history that appeals to 
one may be distasteful to another. Let each pupil read that which 
appeals to him but with some definite purpose. Compulsion should 
not go beyond the textbook. If there is an occasional discussion by 
the class, as there should be, in regard to the reading done out of the 
class, each pupil will get out of that exercise about all that can be 
given to him at that time in any way. 

As a rule historical fiction should be read after the history is 
known. One does not read historical fiction for the purpose of 
learning history, but to vivify the history already known. Carlyle, 

151 


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speaking of the Waverley novels, says, “ These historical novels 
have taught all men this truth, which looks like a truism, and yet 
it was as good as unknown to writers of history and others, till 
so taught, that the bygone ages of the world were actually filled by 
living men, not by protocols, state papers, controversies and 
abstractions of men.” 

In arranging this list, the history section is subdivided as follows, 
in order to conform to the work as outlined in the Syllabus for 
Secondary Schools: Ancient history, History of Great Britain and 
Ireland, Modern history, and American history. Each of these 
groups is divided into History, Civics, Biography, Historical poems, 
and Historical fiction. 

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE AND FOR TEACHERS’ USE 

It is thought wise to make a short list of books that neither 
teachers nor pupils will use except for the purpose of reference, but 
which are valuable for this purpose, and of which each school 
should possess a good number. Teachers ought not to forget that 
the majority of pupils do not know how to use reference books to 
advantage. They ought to be very carefully instructed in this 
matter. This would not require a great amount of time, and in the 
end it would be a great saving to the pupils and would tend to 
create a habit that would be valuable all through life. 

Very many standard works of all kinds can be had second-hand, 
practically as good as new, for a very small part of the published 
price. 

oi 6 Adams, Charles Kendall. Manual of Historical Literature. 
Harper $2.50 

An attempt to name and criticize the more prominent works of historical 
literature. The author in his preface says, “ What histories shall I read with 
most profit? What historical books shall I put into the hands of my son 
and my daughter? What course and what methods will be most advantageous 
to our historical club? What histories shall we buy for our town and college 
libraries? What shall I buy for my own library?” The latest edition of 
this work was published in 1901. 

901 * Adams, George B. Civilization During the Middle Ages. 

Scribner $2.50 

“A fairly accurate, though uneven, account of the institutions of medieval 
Europe.” Nation 

A valuable work of reference with an excellent bibliography. 

016 Andrews, Gambrill & Tall. A Bibliography of History for 
Schools and Libraries. Longmans 60c 

An inexpensive and helpful work. It is classified and annotated and 
covers the whole field of history. 


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907 History Syllabus for Secondary Schools. Heath $1.25 

A very helpful book. It is a history syllabus with an outline of work and 
lists of books. 

973 - American Historical Review (quarterly). Mac¬ 

millan $4 

A somewhat expensive publication, but a valuable one. Its book reviews 
and notes are excellent. 

914 Baedeker, Karl. Northern Italy. Scribner $2.40 

■ - Central Italy and Rome. Scribner $2.45 

■ - Southern Italy and Sicily. Scribner $1.80 

- Greece. Scribner $3.25 

While these are guide books they contain much interesting information 
and schools that are able to have large libraries may use them to advantage. 

907 **Bourne, H. E. Teaching of History and Civics. Longmans 
$1.50 

A complete bibliography is given at the head of each chapter. There are 
numerous references to and quotations from other writers. The chapters 
on “The Meaning of History” and “The Value of History” are particu¬ 
larly valuable. 

016 Channing, Hart & Turner. Guide to the Study and Reading 
of American History. Ginn $2.50 

A very useful book for both teachers and pupils. It has a well-selected 
bibliography of American history and a long series of topics on Colonial 
and United States history. Very fully indexed. 

942 Colby, Charles W. Selections from Sources of English 
History. Longmans $1.50 
This will be found to be a very helpful work. 

909 Crane, Stephen. Great battles of the World. Lippincott 

$1.50 

The subjects chosen seem to have been selected quite as much on account 
of their adaptability for picturesque presentation as for their historical 
importance ; nevertheless the book is a good one both for reference and for 
reading by the pupils. Contents: Battle of Bunker Hill, Vittoria, Siege of 
Plevna, Storming of Burkersdorf Heights, Swede’s Campaign in Germany, 
Storming of Badajos, Brief Campaign against New Orleans, Battle of 
Solferino. 

909 Creasy, Sir Edward S. Fifteen Decisive Battles of the 

World. Harper $1.25 

While this book is not of the highest historical value, it is a very con¬ 
venient work of reference. Contents: Marathon, Defeat of the Athenians 
at Syracuse, Arbela, Battle of Metaurus, Victory of Arminius over the 
Roman Legions under Varus, Chalon, Tours, Hastings, Joan of Arc’s Victory 
over the English at Orleans, Defeat of the Spanish Armada, Blenheim, Pul- 
towa, Saratoga, Valmy, Waterloo. 

Recent editions have the following additional topics: Quebec, Yorktown, 
Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Sedan, Manila Bay, Santiago, Tsushima. 

938 Davis, William Stearns. Readings from Ancient History, 
and 2 v. (1) Greece and the East, (2) Rome and the West. 
937 Allyn $1 ea. 

These volumes are for reading rather than study and may be used in con¬ 
nection with any textbook. 






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938 Fling, Fred Morrow. Source Book of Greek History. 
Heath $i 

Extracts from Greek literature intended to supplement high school work 
in Greek history. 

930-Greek and Roman Civilization. Ainsworth $1 

Contents: Homeric Age, Athenian Constitution, Alexander’s Method of 
Warfare, Achaeian League, Roman Constitution, Roman Life at the Time of 
the First Punic War, Roman Life of the Jugurthine Period, Roman Life 
under the Empire, Roman Law. 

913 Gardner & Jevons. Manual of Greek Antiquities. Scrib¬ 
ner $4 

A valuable and comprehensive work. Contains a list of works on Greek 
antiquities. , 

Contents: The Land and the People, The Cities, The Homes, Dress, 
Religion and Religious Ceremonies, Philosophy, Education, Commerce, 
Slavery, War, The Theater, and Constitutional and Legal Antiquities. 

903 Harper’s Book of Facts. Compiled by Willsey; edited by 

Lewis. Harper $8 

A classified history of the world, embracing science, literature and art. A 
work for the larger school libraries only. 

913 Harper’s Dictionary of Classical Literature and Antiq¬ 

uities. Edited by H. T. Peck. Amer. Bk. Co. $6 

Rather expensive but covers a wide field; not only archeology but biog¬ 
raphy, geography, history, literature, and mythology as well. . 

973 Harper’s Encyclopedia of United States History. 10 

vols. $35 

An excellent reference history but altogether too expensive for all schools 
except those that are able to have large libraries. 

973 *Hart, Albert B. Source Book of American History. Mac¬ 
millan 60c 

The selections are chiefly letters, extracts from books, pamphlets, and 
periodicals. Covers the period from the discovery by Columbus to the War 
with Spain. 

973 Hart & Channing. American History Leaflets, 36 nos. 
Simmons 10c ea. 

“ These leaflets are designed to promote the scientific method cf studying 
history from its documents, and furnish in convenient form, and at a 
moderate price, copies of original documents that have become famous in 
our colonial and constitutional history as the outcome of some important 
crisis, or as exponents of the theories underlying our form of government. 
Each leaflet contains a brief historical introduction and bibliography to aid 
further investigation by the student.” 

342 **Hill, Mabel. Liberty Documents. Longmans $2 

Twenty-four documents are given covering the period from 1100 to 1899, 
including such subjects as the Magna Charta, Jury Trials, Habeas Corpus 
Act, Bill of Rights, Stamp Act, Virginia Bill of Rights, Declaration of Inde¬ 
pendence, Articles of Confederation, The Northwest Ordinance, Constitu¬ 
tion of the United States, Washington’s Farewell Address, the Rights of 
Slaves and of Their Race, and the Reconstruction Amendments. In each 
case a copy of the. document considered is given, together with contemporary 
exposition and critical comments. Brief suggestions form the opening of 
each chapter. A very helpful book. 


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902 Heilprin, Louis. Historical Reference Book (revised to 

1898). Appleton $2 

Has a chronological table of universal history, a chronological dictionary 
of universal history, a biographical dictionary with geographical notes. 

“The handiness of all this information is equalled by the accuracy of it, 
in which few similar works can thallenge comparison with Mr Heilprin’s.” 

Nation 

907 Johnson, Henry. The Teaching of History. Macmillan 

$1.40 

One of the best works of its class. 

905 History Teachers’ Magazine. McKinley Pub. Co. $2 

Edited under the supervision of a committee of the American Historical 
Association. It is the official organ of a number of history teachers associa¬ 
tions. Contains reviews of textbooks, articles upon current history, reprints 
source material and reproduces historical pictures and documents. 

942 Kendall, M. E. K. Source Book of English History. Mac¬ 

millan 80c 

“Treats of important aspects and events of English history by illustrating 
the dominant interest of each period with extracts from the various kinds 
of original material — diaries,-letters, speeches etc. A useful supplement to 
the school textbook, securing some of the advantages which result from a 
study of sources.” Pittsburgh 

903 Larned, J. L. History for Ready Reference. 6 vols. 

Nichols $30 

Altogether too expensive a work for schools that are limited in the amount 
of money they have to expend. The arrangement, with its many cross 
references, is somewhat complicated and comparatively few pupils will refer 
to it unless somewhat carefully instructed in its use. It is perhaps the most 
complete work of its kind and will be useful for the teacher of history,* but 
generally speaking not made.much use of by the pupils. 

942 Lee, Guy Carleton. Source Book of English History. Holt 
$2 

An annotated bibliography with leading documents and illustrative material 
from contemporary writers. Covers the period from the first mention of 
Britain to the close of the Boer War. 

937 Munro, Dana C. Source Book of Roman History. Heath $1 

Contains extracts from original sources on religion, institutions and society, 
with full bibliographic references. 

937 **Ogg, F. A. Source Book of Medieval History. Amer. Bk. 

Co. $1.50 

Eighty-three well-chosen topics are presented. There are descriptions, 
references to sources, and extracts from original sources. 

973 * 01 d South Leaflets. Published in several volumes, 25 

leaflets to the volume. Directors Old South Work. 
$1.50 ea. 

Separate numbers may be had in paper at 5c ea. 

A wide range of American history is covered. 

902 Ploetz, Karl E. Epitome of Ancient, Medieval and Modern 
History. Houghton $3 

“ Perhaps the most valuable of all the small reference books.” Adams 
907 Robinson, James H. The New History. Macmillan $1.50 
Essays on the modern conception of history. 


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907 Wayland, John W. How to Teach American History. 
Macmillan $1.10 

Especially valuable for grade teachers. 

317 World Almanac. 25c 

Published annually. It is indispensable* for reference and should be in 
every secondary school library. A very large amount of information is 
contained in this inexpensive volume. 

ATLASES 

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A short list of useful atlases is given below. Expensive ones 
are omitted. 

*Dow, Earle Wilbur. Atlas of European History. Holt $1.50 
A good popular atlas with index. 

*Gardiner, S. R. Atlas of English History. Longmans $1.50 
Hart, A. B. Epoch Maps. 15 maps. Longmans 60c 
Kiepert, H. Atlas Antiquus. Stechert $1.75 

- Manual of Ancient Geography. Macmillan $1.50 

Labberton, R. H. Historical Atlas. 72 maps. Silver $1.25 
MacCoun, Townsend. Historical Geography of the United 
States. Silver 90c 

*Muir, Ramsay. School Atlas of General History. Holt $1.25 
Shepherd, W. R. Atlas of Ancient History. Holt 90c 

**-- Historical Atlas. Holt $2.50 

Atlas of Ancient Geography. Longmans $2 
Classical Atlas. Ginn $1.25 
Classical Atlas. Nystrom, bd. $1; cl. $1.50 
Classical Atlas. Sanborn $2 

ANCIENT HISTORY 

938 Abbott, Evelyn. Llistory of Greece. 3 vols. Putnam 
$2.25 ea. 

A work occupying a middle place between the extended works of Grote, 
Curtius and Thirlwell on the one hand, and single volume works on the other. 

342 *Abbott, Frank Frost. History and Description of Roman 
Political Institutions. Ginn $1.50 
Probably there is no other book of moderate size that treats this subject 
in so satisfactory a manner. 

937 - Short History of Rome. Scott $1 

“Excellent brief work based on sound scholarship.” A.L.A. 

913 - Society and politics in Ancient Rome. Scribner 

$1.25 

“ Sound in scholarship, entertaining in style, and by frequent reference to 
modern analogous economic conditions makes the life of ancient Rome 
vividly clear.” A.L.A. 






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9*3 *— - The Common People of Ancient Rome. Scribner 

$1.50 

Studies of Roman life and literature. 

Contents: How Latin Became the Language of the World, The Latin 
of the Common People, The Poetry of the Common People of Rome, The 
Origin of the Realistic Romance Among the Romans, Diocletian’s Edits and 
the High Cost of Living, Private Benefactions and lheir Effect on the 
Municipal Life of the Romans, Some Reflections on Corporations and Trade- 
Guilds, A Roman Politician, A Eriend of Caesar. A book that helps to give 
a clear view of the daily life of the common people of Rome. 

901 Adams, G. B. Civilization During the Middle Ages. Scrib¬ 
ner $2 

An account of the institutions of medieval Europe, and an attempt to 
relate those institutions to modern civilization. An especially valuable 
bibliography is given. 

go 1 ❖- Medieval Civilization (history primer ser.J. Amer. 

Bk. Co. 35c 

A small, inexpensive book that gives a brief survey of the middle ages. 
Contents: The Holy Roman Empire, The Roman Church and Christianity, 
The Germans, Charlemagne, Attempts at National Organization, The Feudal 
System, The Empire and the Church, The Crusades, The Revival of Learn¬ 
ing, The Growth of Commerce and Its Results, The Rise of the Nations, 
The Church and the Reformation. 

930 Anderson, Robert E. Story of Extinct Civilizations of the 
East. Appleton 50c 

The story of Chaldea, Babylonia, Egypt, Phoenicia, Judea, Arabia, and 
Persia told, very briefly and in an interesting manner. 

940 * Archer & Kingsford. The Crusades. Putnam $1.50 

Probably the best book on this subject for pupils’ use. Very well written. 
940 Barry, W. F. The Papacy and Modern Times. Herder 50c 
A political sketch interesting to those desirous of information upon this 
topic. 

940 — - -Papal Monarchy from St Gregory the Great to 

Boniface VIII. Putnam $1.50 

Covers the period from 590 to 1303. 

“ Shows importance of papacy as central, supreme acknowledged guardian 
of faith, learning, law, and civilization, in bridging gap between ancient and 
modern civilization.” N. Y. 

282 Baudrillart, Alfred. The Catholic Church, the Renaissance 
and Protestantism. Benziger $2 

“Extremely interesting and instructive volume from a fair-minded and 
erudite Ultramontane.” Athenaeum 
913 Becker, W. A. Gallus. Longmans $1.25 

Scenes in Roman life at the time of Augustus, in the form of a story 
with notes emphasizing the facts of Roman life. Contents: The Roman 
Family, The Roman House, Studies and Letters, The Journey, The Villa, 
Lycoris, Baths and Gymnastics, Dress, The Banquet, The Drinkers, The 
Catastrophe, The Grave. 

937 *Beesly, A. H. The Gracchi, Marius and Sulla. Longmans $1 

“ The social difficulties that led to the attempts of the Gracchi at reform 
are admirably described. The meaning of the civil wars, and final triumph 





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of Sulla are shown in a strong light. The most striking characteristic of 
the book is the spirited style in which it is written.” Adams 

Contents: Antecedents of the Revolution, Tiberius Gracchus, Caius 

Gracchus, Jugurthine War, Cimbri and Teutones, Roman Army, Saturnius 
and Drusus, Social War, Sulpicius, Marius and Finna, First Mithridatic War, 
Sulla in Greece and Asia, Sulla in Italy, Personal Rule and Death of Sulla, 
Sulla’s Reactionary Measures. 

940 Bemont & Monod. Medieval Europe. Holt $1.60 

Treats of the period from 395 to 1270. Simply told and deals fully with 
some subjects not usually taken up in detail. The medieval church is an 
example of this. Each chapter is preceded by “ sources ” and “ literature.” 

915 Benjamin, S. G. W. Persia and the Persians. Putnam $1.50 

A brief narrative of the most noteworthy events in Persian history. 

939 - Troy: its Legends, History and Literature. Scrib¬ 

ner $1 

The story of Troy told as accurately, probably, as circumstances would 
permit; doubtless as reliable as any other account. The story is very 
pleasantly told. 

913 *Blummer, Hugo. The Home Life of the Ancient Greeks. 
Funk & Wagnalls $2 

A detailed description of social conditions. Illustrations add to the value 
of the work. Contents: Costume, Birth and Infancy, Daily Life, Meals and 
Social Entertainments, Sickness and Physicians, Death and Burial, Gymnas¬ 
tics, Music and Dancing, Religious Worship, Public Festivals, The Theater, 
War and Seafaring, Agriculture, Trade and Handicraft, Slavery. 

913 Boissier, Gaston. Rome and Pompeii. Putnam $2.50 

Deals with archaeology in a manner that is attractive to those who know 
but little of the subject. Contents: The Forum, The Palatine, The Cata¬ 
combs, Hadrian’s Villa, Ostia, Pompeii. 

943 Bryce, James. The Holy Roman Empire. Macmillan $1.50 

Shows the relations that existed between Rome and Germany during the 
middle ages. 

938 **Bryce, J. B. History of Greece to the Death of Alexander 
the Great. Macmillan $1.50 

“ It would be hard to find a more useful book for the student who has 
grasped the outlines of that subject and wishes to start on an inquiry into 
the sources from which the received narrative has been derived.” Athenaeum 

937 - The Roman Empire (Students’series). Amer. Bk. 

Co. $1.50 

Covers the period from 27 B.C. to 180 A.D. 

“It is a complete and admirable piece of work.” Athenaeum 

937 Capes, W. W. Roman Empire of the Second Century. 
Longmans $1 

“All the chapters are excellent, but especially worthy of note are those 
on the attitude of the empire toward the early Christians.” Adams 

937 - Roman History; The Early Empire. Longmans $1 

Covers the period from 44 B.C. to 96 A.D. 

“ The author’s style is at once spirited and graceful. No one can read the 
last two chapters of the volume without being impressed with the acumen 
and judicial impartiality of his methods of treatment.” Adams 





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938 Church, A. J. Pictures from Greek Life and Story. 
Putnam $1.25 

Treats of Solon, Themistocles, Pericles, Alcibiades, Thermopylae, Salamis, 
Marathon, Great Plague of Athens, Trial and Death of Socrates, etc. 

937 - Pictures from Roman Life and Story. Appleton 

$1.50 

Sketches of some of the great characters in Roman history as well as 
great episodes. 

940 Church, R. W. The Beginning of the Middle Ages. Long¬ 
mans $1 

** Though a small book it embodies many of the fruits of recent scholar¬ 
ship. and is one of the best brief accounts of events from the fall of Rome 
to the breaking up of the Carlovingian empire.” Adams 

938 Cox, Sir George W. The Athenian Empire. Longmans $1 

Covers the period from rebuilding the walls of Athens after the Persian 
invasion to the surrender of the city at the end of the Peloponnesian War. 
The story is told in a fairly popular style. 

938 - The Crusades. Scribner $1 

One of the best brief histories of the crusades. Useful as a high school 
reference book, but would not be satisfactory to one who wished to make 
a thorough study of the subject. 

938 - General History of Greece. Amer. Bk. Co. 60c 

Covers the time from the earliest period to the death of Alexander the 
Great. Attractively written, well supplied with maps and illustrations. One 
of the best of the smaller histories of Greece. Treats of the formation of 
Hellas, the struggle with Persia, the growth of the Athenian Empire, the 
struggle between Athens and Sparta, rise of the Macedonian power, and 
the later fortunes of the Grecian people. 

938 *-- The Greeks and the Persians. Scribner $1 

Gives the military and political institutions of the Persians and of several 
of the Greek states. Excellent maps. Contents: Origin and Growth of the 
Greek Civilization, Settlements and Government of the Greeks, The Persian 
Empire under Cyrus, Cambyses and Darius, Athens in the Time of Solon, 
The Ionic Revolt, Invasion and Flight of Xerxes, Battle of Platea, The 
Formation of the Athenian Confederacy, and other matters. 

937 ❖Creighton, M. History of Rome (History primer series). 

Amer. Bk. Co. 35c 

An inexpensive but excellent little book; covers the period to 1453. 

938 *Curteis, Arthur M. Rise of the Macedonian Empire. 

Scribner $1 

“Lucid but concise summary of one of the most momentous military 
expeditions which the world has ever known.” Saturday Review 
Perhaps the best short history of Alexander. 

922 Duchesne, Mgr. L. The Beginnings of the Temporal 

Sovereignty of the Popes. Herder $2 

Treats of a very interesting portion of history. 

940 *Duruy, Victor. History of the Middle Ages. Holt $1.50 
“ Probably the best single volume on general history and character of 
the middle ages.” Adams 

Gives a clear idea of life during the middle ages. Contents: Germanic 
Invasion, Arab Invasion, Carlovingian Empire, Fall of Carlovingian Empire, 






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New Barbarian Invasions, Feudalism, Struggle between the Papacy and the 
Empire, Rivalry between France and England, Rivalry between Italy, Ger¬ 
many and other European States, Civilization in the Last Centuries of the 
Middle Ages. 

938 Felton, C. C. Ancient and Modern Greece. 2 vols. Hough¬ 
ton $5 

A series of lectures delivered before the Lowell Institute. A popular 
though thoroughly scholarly presentation. An attempt to show the activi¬ 
ties of Greek life and culture. 

342 **Fowler, W. W. City-state of the Greeks and Romans. 
Macmillan $1 

Shows to what extent modern civilization has adopted ancient political 
ideas. L. & I. 

909 ^Freeman, Edward A. A General Sketch of History. Holt 
$1.10 

Brings the history down to 1871. Attractively written. 

342 *Fustel de Coulanges, N. D. The Ancient City. Lothrop $2 

A study of the religion, laws and institutions of Greece and Rome. 

938 Fling, F. M. Source Book on Grecian History. Heath $1 

Helpful for teachers. 

938 *Fyffe, Charles A. History of Greece (History primer 
series). Amer. Bk. Co. 35c 

Brought down to 146 B.C. A small, inexpensive book, but interesting and 
valuable. 

733 Gardner, E. A. Handbook of Greek Sculpture. Macmillan 
$2.50 

“ Best account in English.” Nation 

937 Gibbon, Edward. History of the Decline and Fall of the 
Roman Empire. 7 vols. Macmillan $7 

“ Probably still to be esteemed as the greatest historical work ever writ¬ 
ten; the period embraced extends from the middle of the second century 
of our era to the fall of Constantinople, in 1453. . . . Two objections have 
been urged with reason against this work: its style has an unbending stateli¬ 
ness, and Gibbon has a strong bias against Christianity.” Adams 
This is not a work that should be purchased for a school library unless 
the district is able to maintain a very large library. 

937 *Gilman, Arthur. Story of Rome. Putnam $1.50 

Treats of Rome from the earliest days to the end of the republic. It is 
written in an attractive style and is likely to be enjoyed by young people. 
The author says “ It is hoped to enter in some degree into the real life of 
the Roman people, to catch the true spirit of their actions, and to indicate 
the current of the national life.” 

953 - Story of the Saracens. Putnam $1.50 

Brings the history of the Saracens down to the fall of Bagdad. 

“ He has told his story brightly and sympathetically. The pity is that he 
has done what every one did before — he has dwelt at unnecessary length 
upon the life of the prophet Mohammed, and left himself no space for those 
remarkable characters, revolutions, and civilizations which marked the later 
course of the history of Islam.” Athenaeum 



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940 Gray, G. Z. The Children's Crusade. Houghton $1.50 

An account of the wonderful crusade of 50,000 little children who set out 
for Jerusalem in 1212. It is a well-written story of this tragic event. 

398 **Guerber, H. A. Legends of the Middle Ages. Amer. Bk. 
Co. $1.50 

Told in a simple narrative form. Contents: Beowulf, Gudrun,. Reynard 
the Fox, The Nibelungenlied, Langobardian, Cycle of Myths, The Amelings, 
Dietrich von Bern, Charlemagne and his Paladins, The Sons of Aymon, 
Huon of Bordeau, Titurel and the Holy Grail, Merlin, The Round Table, 
Tristan and Iseult, The Story of Frithiof, Ragnar Lodbrok, The Cid, Gen¬ 
eral survey of Romance Literature. 

292 **—- Myths of Greece and Rome. Amer. Bk. Co. $1.50 

Attractively written, with special reference to literature and art. 

937 * - Story of the Romans. Amer. Bk. Co. 60c 

Really written for the grades but it will also be found useful in the high 
school library. More than a hundred topics are presented and there are 
some good illustrations. 

913 *Guhl & Koner. Life of the Greeks and Romans. Scribner 

$3 

Very valuable for reference for the older pupils. Describes industries, 
fine arts, religion, laws and customs. 

“Anyone in the least desirous of becoming acquainted with the ways of 
antique life will find that this work is as interesting as it is informing. The 
illustrations are admirable, and the book is made easy of use by a good 
index.” Adams 

913 *Gulick, C. B. Life of the Ancient Greeks. Appleton $1.40 

Refers more particularly to Athens; describes country and city, dwellings 
and furniture, food and clothing, religion, old age, and burial ceremonies, 
children and school training, social life, various occupations, and other 
matters of daily life. 

914 Hare, A. J. C. Walks in Rome. 2 vols. Macmillan $3 

Essentially a guide book but useful for reference. 

923 *Herbermann, C. G. Business Life in Ancient Rome. Amer. 
Bk. Co. 30c 

An interesting little primer that gives much information in regard to how 
business was carried on in ancient Rome, and the prices paid for common 
articles. 

296 Hosmer, J. K. The Jews: Ancient, Medieval and Modern. 
Putnam $1.50 

The Jews have been so connected with so much of history that an account 
of them is interesting and valuable. 

937 *Ihne, William. Early Rome. Longmans $1 

This book is by one of the most eminent of German historians but is 
written for popular use. Covers the period from the founding of the city 
to its destruction by the Gauls. 

880 Jebb, R. C. Greek Literature (Literature primer series). 
Amer. Bk. Co. 35c 

A brief outline of writers and writings. Nothing is better for reference 
purposes. 




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913 *Johnston, H. W. Private Life of the Romans. Scott $1.50 

Well arranged. 'A convenient handbook for reference. 

940 Kingsley, Charles. The Roman and the Teuton. Macmillan 
$1.25 

Twelve vivid, impressionistic lectures of that wild time when Teutonic 
barbarians overran the Roman empire and the modern nations of Europe 
began. Conveys with clearness the atmosphere of an important and little 
known period. 

937 *Jones, Henry S. The Roman Empire. Putnam $1.50 

From 27 B.C. to 476 A. D. 

“ The ordinary reader will not find a narrative more interesting, or to 
speak broadly, more trustworthy.” English Historical Review 

913 *Lanciani, R. A. Ancient Rome in the Light of Recent 
Discoveries. Houghton $5.50 

Valuable as a work of reference; absolutely trustworthy. It is a vivid 
picture of life in ancient Rome. 

913 --Pagan and Christian Rome. Houghton $5.50 

The purpose of this book is to trace the transformation of Rome from a 
pagan to a Christian city. 

913 Lang, Andrew. Tales of Troy and Greece. Longmans 
$1.50 

Attractively written. 

913-The Roman Forum. Stechert $1.50 

An account of the forum with a brief description of each of the ruins 
and restorations. It is really a photographic history. The illustrations are 
large and clear. 

940 *Lodge, Richard. Close of the Middle Ages. Macmillan 
$1.60 

Covers the period from 1272 to 1494. This is one of the most interesting- 
periods in all history and the story is well told. It deals with the Hundred 
Years War between France and England, the House of Burgundy, the 
Councils of Constance and Basel, the Hussite movement, the republics of 
Venice and Florence, the revival of arts and letters, the Hanseatic League, 
the conquest of the Eastern Empire by the Turks, and other matters. 

913 *Mahaffy, J. P. Old Greek Life (History primer series). 
Amer. Bk. Co. 35c 

Contents: Men and Property, The Greek at Home, Public Life, Greek 
Religion, Greek Law, General Features of Greek Life. 

913 - What the Greeks Have Done for Modern Civiliza¬ 

tion. Putnam $2.50 

A plea for the superiority of the Greeks in art, poetry, philosophy, science 
and sociology, and urging increased attention to the study of Greek in 
modern education. 

940 Mahan, A. T. Influence of Sea Power Upon History. 
Little $4 

“We have, indeed, seldom read a more instructive volume — one so 
perfectly combining breadth of view, real knowledge of history, and techni¬ 
cal science in all that relates to the naval profession. . . . What maritime 
ascendancy really means, and how it bears on the fortunes of nations, is 





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explained with admirable insight and skill; and the subject is detached from 
what is foreign to it, and is placed before us in its true aspect. The account, 
too, of what is incidental to it — naval operations and the encounters of 
fleets — is careful and elaborate, and thoroughly worked out.” Academy 

913 *Maspero, G. Life in Ancient Egypt and Assyria. Appleton 
$1.50 

A very interesting book. It gives various phases of life in Egypt in the 
fourteenth century B.C. and in Assyria in the seventh century B.C. 

937 Merivale, Charles. Roman Triumvirates. Scribner $1 

A study of this important period by the man who was better fitted for it 
than any other person. 

904 Newman, J. H. Historical Sketches. 3 vols. Herder $3.75 

Treats of the Turks, in their relation to Europe, primitive Christianity, 
the church of the fathers, Benedictine schools, rise and progress of univer¬ 
sities, Northmen and Normans in England and Ireland, medieval Oxford, 
convocation of Canterbury and similar topics. 

913 ^Preston & Dodge. Private Life of the Romans. Sanborn 
$1.05 

Contents: The Family, The House and Everyday Life, Children, Slaves, 
Guests, Clients, Freedman, Food and Clothing, Agriculture, Travel, Trans* 
portation, Amusements, Tables of Weights and Measures, etc. 

955 *Ragozin, Z. A. Story of Chaldea. Putnam $1.50 

From the earliest times to the rise of Assyria. 

“An excellent little volume.” Adams 

955 *-Story of Assyria. Putnam $1.50 

A very interesting account continuing the history in the previous volume 
to the fall of Nineveh. 

955 *- Story of Media, Babylon and Persia. Putnam $1.50 

A continuation of the history in the previous volume. 

938 *Sankey, Charles. The Spartan and Theban Supremacies. 

Scribner $1 

Gives a good idea of the characters of Socrates, Xenophon, Agesilaus, and 
Epaminondas. Contents: Spartan Supremacy, Athens Under the Thirty, 
Restoration of Athenian Democracy, Socrates, Ten Thousand, Sparta, Her 
Allies and Subjects, Operations in Asia Minor, Corinthian War, Peace of 
Antalkidas, Suppression of Olynthos, and The Liberation of Thebes, Rise of 
Thebes, Theban Supremacy. 

913 Sayce, A. H. Babylonians and Assyrians. Scribner $1.25 

“ Gives a most vivid view of all the phases, public and private, of Baby¬ 
lonian and Assyrian life.” Nation 

913 **Shumway, Edgar S. A Day in Ancient Rome. Heath 75c 
Descriptions of ancient buildings and monuments. 

937 Smith, R. B. Rome and Carthage. Longmans $1 

An abridgment of the author's larger work, “ Carthage and the Carthagin¬ 
ians.” This abridgment deals almost entirely with the Punic wars. 

940 Tout, T. F. The Empire and the Papacy. Macmillan $1.60 

Covers the period from 918 to 1273 A. D. 

“Among many good qualities are its first-hand information and the marks 
it bears of careful prevision.” Nation 


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913 ❖❖Tucker, Thomas G. Life in Ancient Athens. Macmillan 
$1.25 

A study of the daily public and social life of a classical Athenian. 

913 - Life in the Roman World of Nero and St Paul. 

Macmillan $2.50 

An interesting description of Roman life in the first century. One 
chapter is devoted to Nero, and there are references to St Paul. 

9!3 *❖ Wilkins, Augustus S. Roman Antiquities (History primer 
series). Amer. Bk. Co. 35c 

A very interesting little book. Contents: The Roman Character, The 
Roman Dwellings, The Roman’s Daily Life, The Roman Family, The Roman’s 
Public Life, The Roman’s Religion. 

880 Wright, J. H. Masterpieces of Greek Literature. Houghton 

$1.50 

“Selections well made; notes clearly written and sufficient for the general 
reader, to whom it is heartily commended.” Nation 

A biographical sketch of the following authors is given, together with 
well-made selections from their works: Homer, Tyrtaeus, Archilochus, 
Callistratus, Alcaeus, Sappho, Anacreon, Pindar, Aeschylus, Sophocles, 
Euripides, Aristophanes, Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Plato, The¬ 
ocritus, and Lucian. 


BIOGRAPHY 

920 

Individual biography 

Alexander. ❖❖Wheeler, B. I. Alexander the Great (Heroes of 
Nations). Putnam $1.50 
The most satisfactory life of Alexander for school use. 

Augustus. '❖Firth, John B. Augustus Caesar (Heroes of Nations). 
Putnam $1.50 

Augustus Caesar and the organization of the empire of Rome. 

Caesar. Fowler, W. W. Julius Caesar (Heroes of Nations). 
Putnam $1.50 

An estimate of Caesar’s character and influence as determined by recent 
investigations. While neither the founder nor the organizer of the Roman 
Empire, his life marked a great change in European history. 

Caesar. ❖Froude, J. A. Caesar: a Sketch. Scribner $1.50 

An excellent work. The author makes a strong plea in favor of Caesar, 
and shows the weakness of the character of Cicero. 

Charlemagne. ❖❖Eginhard. Life of Charlemagne. Amer. Bk. 
Co. 30c 

An excellent and inexpensive work. Eginhard was Charlemagne’s private 
secretary as well as councilor and minister of public works. 

Cicero. ❖Davidson, J. L. S. Cicero and the Fall of the Roman 
Republic (Heroes of Nations). Putnam $1.50 

“ Sets forth from Cicero’s writings a terse account of the disastrous but 
not inglorious failure of the last free state of the ancient world.” Pub¬ 
lishers’ Weekly 



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Hannibal. ^Morris, W. O. Hannibal (Heroes of Nations). 
Putnam $1.50 

An interesting account of one of the greatest military geniuses the world 
has known. 

Julian. Gardner, Alice. Julian; Emperor of Rome (Heroes of 
Nations). Putnam $1.50 

An account of Julian, emperor and philosopher, and the last struggle of 
paganism against Christianity. 

Pericles. *Abbott, E. Pericles and the Golden Age of Athens 
(Heroes of Nations). Putnam $1.50 

“Written out of full knowledge and systematically arranged.” Atlantic 
Monthly 

Philip II. Hogarth, D. G. Philip and Alexander of Macedon. 
Scribner $2.50 

Treats of an intensely interesting period, and of one of the greatest con¬ 
querors of the world. 

Collective biography 

*Dodge, T. A. Great Captains. Houghton $2 

A very attractive book. The great captains discussed are Alexander, 
Hamilton, Hannibal, Caesar, Gustavus Adolphus, Frederick, and Napoleon. 

❖❖Oman, Charles. Seven Roman Statesmen of the Later Republic. 
Longmans $1.60 

The individuals selected are the Gracchi, Sulla, Crassus, Cato, Pompey, 
and Caesar. 

Plutarch. Lives. Ginn 45c 

Clough’s translation abridged and annotated for schools by Edwin Ginn. 
Contents: Lives of Plutarch, Themistocles, Pericles, Alexander, Coriolanus, 
Fabius, Sertorius, and Caesar. 

- Lives. 5 vols. Little $7.50 

Dryden’s translation corrected and revised by Clough. Contains fifty 
brief biographies. Desirable for schools that wish a more complete work 
than the preceding. 

HISTORICAL POEMS 

It is believed that many pupils will be glad to read some historical 
poems in connection with their study of history. While mythology 
is not history, it is so closely related to early Greek and Roman 
history that some mythological poems may very properly be listed 
here. The poems that have a special literary value will be listed 
again in their proper place as literature. 

Browning, Elizabeth Barrett. A Musical Instrument 
This will prove interesting to those who care about mythology. The poem 
will be found dn the complete works of Mrs Browning. 

- Hector and Andromache 

Translated from the Iliad. A comparatively short poem giving the story 
of the parting of Hector and Andromache. Found in the complete works 
of Mrs Browning. Delightfully expressed. 




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- The Dead Pan 

A poem found in the complete works of Mrs Browning. It is charmingly 
written and will be especially enjoyed by those who are interested in Greek 
mythology. 

^Bryant, William Cullen. Translation of Homer’s Odyssey 
Found in Bryant’s complete works, also separately. By many thought to be 
the best translation of the Odyssey. 

**Butcher & Lang. Translation of Homer’s Odyssey 

By many preferred to Bryant’s translation. 

Ingelow, Jean. Demeter and Persephone 

Found in the complete works of the author. A poem of sixteen stanzas 
written in a most pleasing style and sure to attract anyone who loves poetry. 

Keats, John. On First Looking into Chapman’s Homer 

A poem of only sixteen lines which will not be appreciated by a majority 
of the pupils, but a choice minority will be delighted with it. Found in the 
complete works of the author. 

*Lang, Andrew. Translation of Homer’s Iliad 
Lowell, James Russell. The Shepherd of King Admetus 

Found in the complete works of the author. An old mythological story 
told in delightfully smooth verse. 

❖❖Macaulay, Thomas B. Horatius at the Bridge. V. P. E. 

❖❖- The Battle of Lake Regillus. V. P. E. 

**-7— The Prophecy of Capys. V. P. E. 

These three poems treat of Roman history and are found in “ The Lays of 
Ancient Rome.” The first named poem is a mixture of myth and history; 
the second is of a somewhat later date and perhaps is not so largely 
mythical; the third recites much of early Roman history. All three are well 
worth reading, and will be read with pleasure. 

Mitford, John. The Roman Legions. 

A short poem treating of Roman history; found on page 67 of Stedman’s 
Victorian Anthology. 

^Shakspere, William. Antony and Cleopatra. V. P. E. 

The characters of Antony and Cleopatra are clearly presented. The play 
shows the brilliancy and imagination of Shakspere to good advantage. 

* -Coriolanus. V. P. E. 

Based upon Plutarch’s life of Coriolanus, but largely modified, and some 
parts wholly a new creation. The play shows clearly the spirit of the Roman 
patricians. 

* - Julius Caesar. V. P. E. 

Translations of Plutarch’s Lives of Caesar, Brutus, and Antony are 
drawn upon freely, but the characters of Casca and Lepidus are almost new 
creations; Cassius was made more of and Brutus idealized. The boy Lucius 
is an invention; the orations of Brutus and of Antony are elaborated from 
very slight foundations of fact. 

- Troilus and Cresida. V. P. E. 

The story is largely taken from Chaucer, Caxton, and Chapman’s Homer, 
but Ajax seems to be a pure creation of Shakspere. 

Many of the poems named can be found in various collections of 
poems, and some of them in various school readers. 








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HISTORICAL FICTION 

No attempt to acquire a knowledge of history through reading 
historical fiction is likely to result satisfactorily. It is not the 
province of historical fiction to furnish mere facts. When history 
is known, the reading of good historical fiction serves to vivify it 
and make it seem more real — a thing that sober history often fails 
to do. Again, the reading of historical fiction often results in an 
increased interest in history. 

Arnold, E. L. L. The Wonderful Adventures of Phra the 
Phoenician. Dutton 50c 

A romance on the “Wandering Jew” motive. Follows English history 
from prehistoric times to the age of Elizabeth. The descriptions of battles, 
councils etc. are good. 

Church, A. J. The Fall of Athens. Jacobs & Co. 50c 

The time of the Peloponnesian War. Introduces Alcibiades. 

- The Lords of the World. Scribner $1.50 

Treats of the fall of Carthage and Corinth. Time, 146 B.C. 

- Two Thousand Years ago. Dodd $1.25 

Treats of Sparticus and Mithridates. 

Crawford, F. Marion. Zoroaster. Macmillan $1.50 

Time, 550 B.C. A Persian romance of the time of Darius and the prophet 
Daniel. 

*Davis, W. S. A Friend of Caesar. Macmillan $1.50 

A story of the fall of the Roman Republic. Introduces Pompey and 
Caesar. 

- Belshazzar. Doubleday $1.50 

A tale of the fall of Babylon. 

Ebers, Georg M. An Egyptian Princess. Crowell 60 

Time, sixth century B.C. Egypt and Persia under Cambyses. Gives the 
manners and customs of the Greeks, Persians and Egyptians at that time. 

- Uarda. Crowell 60c 

Time, fourteenth century B.C. Treats of Thebes and Syria under Rameses 
II. It is the story of a conspiracy to usurp the throne of Rameses and gives 
an account of the religious, public, and private life of the Egyptians. 

Farrar, Frederick W. Darkness and Dawn. Longmans $2 

The struggle between Paganism and Christianity during the reign of Nero. 

**Lytton, Lord. Harold: the Last of the Saxon Kings. Little $1 

Time, 1066 A.D. Though in story form it is historically accurate. Gives 
a good description of the Battle of Hastings, the overthrow of Harold, 
and the English life of the times. 

*- Last Days of Pompeii. Little $1 

“ Reconstruction of the luxurious Roman society of the first century of 
the Christian era, founded on a careful study of Latin literature and Pom¬ 
peian antiquities, and on observation of modern manners and character.” 
Baker 

Describes the eruption of Vesuvius and the destruction of Pomoeii and 
Herculaneum. Time, 79 A.D. 







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Melville, G. J. Whyte. The Gladiators. Longmans $1.25 

Time, 70 A.D. Place, Rome and the Holy Land. Gives an account of 
the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple. 

- Sarchedon. Longmans $1.25 

A story of ancient Babylon and the Assyrians. The priests of Baal play 
a conspicuous part in the story. 

**Scott, Sir Walter. Ivanhoe. Macmillan $1.25 
Not Scott’s greatest novel but his most popular one. A story of medieval 
England at a time when the Normans and Saxons had hardly begun to unite. 
Introduces some of the most romantic names of the Middle Ages, including 
Richard the Lion-Hearted, Robin Hood, Friar Tuck, Allan-a-Dale, Isaac of 
York, and) Prince John. 

*- The Talisman. Macmillan $1.25 

A story of the Third Crusade in which Saladin and Richard the Lion- 
Hearted are prominent characters. 

*Snedeker, Caroline D. The Spartan. Doubleday $1.20 

First published under the title “ The Coward of Thermopylae.” It is a 
story of Spartan life with a vivid account of the fight at Thermopylae. 

^Wallace, Lew. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Harper $1.50 
“A long and gorgeously colored romance of oriental life in the first century, 
abounding in florid scenes of pageantry.” Baker 

MODERN HISTORY 

In order to conform to the classification of work outlined in the 
Syllabus for Secondary Schools, the history of Great Britain and 
Ireland is given in a section by itself. 

In order properly to prepare the way for what is to follow, a 
list of general works on the history of Europe precedes the list on 
Great Britain and Ireland proper. 

Europe 

940 Adams, G. B. European History: An Outline of Its 
Development. Macmillan $1.40 

Has good bibliographies and is valuable for reference but is not likely to 
be read by high school pupils. 

940 Fyffe, C. A. History of Modern Europe. Holt $2.75 
There is also a three-volume edition that .sells at $7.50. The work covers 
the period from 1792 to 1878. It is probably the best history of the period 
covered, but it will be used as a reference book rather than for general 
reading. 

940 Johnson, Arthur H. The Normans in Europe. Longmans $1 
Covers the period from the Scandinavian exodus in the ninth century to 
1154. The greater part of the volume is devoted to the history of the con¬ 
quest of England, but the Norman invasions of France, Italy, Spain, Sicily, 
and Russia are also described. 

940 Robinson, J. H. Introduction to the History of Western 
Europe. Ginn $1.60 

“Unqualifiedly recommended to beginners.” Nation 




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Great Britain and Ireland 

914 Ashton, John. Social Life in the Reign of Queen Anne. 
Scribner $1.25 

The volume is fully illustrated. The pictures and numerous clippings from 
newspapers of the time, and selections from books and essays, give a clear 
idea of the life of the people at this period. 

34 2 Bagehot, Walter. English Constitution and Other Political 
Essays. Appleton $2 

Rather heavy reading for high school pupils but will enable the teacher to 
get a clearer idea of the difference between the nominal and the actual con¬ 
stitution, and of the real relations of the Crown, cabinet, House of Lords 
and House of Commons. 

821 Bates & Coman. English History Told by English Poets. 
Macmillan 60c 

Valuable in itself and also contains nearly all the poems listed in con¬ 
nection with English history, as given in this list. 

940 Bateson, Mary. Medieval England. Putnam $1.50 

“Valuable as, perhaps, the first serious effort to write a popular account 
of Norman-English society. Aims to present a full view of the national life.” 
Dial 

330 Cheney, E. P. Industrial and Social History of England. 
Macmillan $1.40 

Treats of a very important phase of English history. 

942 Church, A. J. Story of Early Britain. Putnam $1.50 

Covers the period from the earliest known history to the time of the Nor¬ 
man conquest. There are many illustrations and the style is attractive to 
young people. 

923 Cobbett, William. History of the Protestant Reformation 
in England and Ireland. Herder 75c 

This book presents the subject from one point of view. Others in this 
list will present it from another. It should always be remembered that there 
is not, and in the nature of things can not be, an absolutely unbiased history. 
As soon as a writer begins to think seriously upon any topic, he adopts cer¬ 
tain theories that must color all his views to some extent. Therefore it is 
well to read both sides of controverted subjects, or not read on those subjects 
at all. 

942 Colby, Charles W. Selections from Sources of English 
History. Longmans $1.50 

The selections are within the understanding of pupils of high school age. 
The teacher will find the book helpful. 

942 Corbett, J. S. Drake and the Tudor Navy. 2 vols. Long¬ 
mans $5 

A very complete work but should not be bought except by schools able to 
own large libraries. 

942 Creighton, L. Stories from English History. Longmans 

$1.25 

Fifty-four topics are treated covering the period from the conversion of 
the English to Christianity to the siege of Lucknow. It is an interesting 
and helpful volume and will be read with pleasure by young people. 


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942 ^Creighton, M. The Age of Elizabeth. Scribner $i 
A short presentation of the chief events of English history during the 
reign of Queen Elizabeth. 

942 Dale, Lucy. Landmarks of British History. Longmans 9 0c 
A clear idea of early British history, tolcl in an interesting manner. Many 
helpful illustrations and maps. 

968 Doyle, Sir A. C. The Great Boer War. Nelson (London) 
25c 

A history written with all the vividness that might be expected of the 
author. Doctor Doyle served during a part of the Boer War and obtained 
his facts first-hand. 

942 Edwards, O. M. Wales. Putnam $1.50 

A popular history of Wales written in a very pleasing style. 

942 ^Freeman, Edward A. A Short History of the Norman 
Conquest. Clarendon 60c 
A clear presentation of an important period. 

942 * - Old English History. Macmillan $1.50 

“ From the landing of Caesar to the coronation of William the Conqueror. 
Written for the historian’s own children. Delightful for children of a* larger 
growth. Simple, clear and accurate.” L. & I. 

942 *Froude, James A. English Seamen in the Sixteenth Cen¬ 
tury. Scribner $1.50 

Treats of Hawkins and the African slave trade, Philip the Second, Drake's 
voyage around the world, the great expedition to the West Indies, the 
Armada and other matters. Brilliantly written. 

942 *Gairdner, James. Houses of Lancaster and York. Scrib¬ 
ner $1 

“ Compact history of England during the turbulent century between the 
death of Edward III and the accession of Henry VII.” Adams 

942 *Gardiner, S. R. First Two Stuarts and the Puritan Revolu¬ 
tion. Longmans $1 

Partial contents: Puritans and the House of Commons, Spanish Alliance, 
Ascendency of Buckingham, Personal Government of Charles I, Resistance 
in Scotland and England, Downfall of Royalty, Commonwealth, Oliver’s 
Protectorate, End of the Revolution. 

942 *- Student’s History of England. Longmans $3 

“An accurate, succinct, and entertaining book fit for schools as well as for 
the general reader. The illustrations are a notable feature.” Critic 

943 *- The Thirty Years War. Longmans $1 

Covers the period from 1618 to 1648. Contents: Causes of the Thirty 
Years War, Bohemian Revolution, Imperialist Victories in Bohemia and the 
Palatinate, Mansfield and Christian in North Germany, Intervention of the 
King of Denmark, Staalsund and Rochelle, Edict of Restitution, Victories 
of Gustavus Adolphus, Death of Wallenstein and the Treaty of Prague, 
Preponderance of France, End of the War. 

942 ❖❖Green, J. R. Short History of the English People. Amer. 
Bk. Co. $1.20 

“This book has extraordinary merits. It is rather a commentary on the 
history of England than a history itself. The qualities which have given 





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to the work its great popularity are the brilliancy of its style, the breadth of 
its generalizations, the vividness with which it portrays the general drift of 
events, the clearness with which it shows the relations of cause and effect, 
the prominence which it gives to the literacy and social progress of the 
people, and the skill with which the author has made his selections and 
exclusions.” Adams 

942 *Guerber, H. A. The Story of the English. Amer. Bk. Co. 

65c 

An elementary book that may be read with pleasure and profit by those 
who would find a more advanced work tiresome. 

942 Higginson & Channing. English History for Americans. 
Longmans $1.20 

English history from the earliest times to 1880. Emphasis is placed upon 
the events that have influenced most American history and institutions. 

942 Hull, Eleanor. The Northmen in Britain. Crowell $1.50 

A clear presentation of the subject. The illustrations are good. 

942 *Jessopp, Augustus. The Coming of the Friars. Putnam 

$1.25 

A volume of essays, the contents in part being The Coming of the Friars, 
Village Life in Norfolk 600 Years Ago, Daily Life in a Medieval Monastery. 

941 Joyce, G. H. Concise History of Ireland. Longmans $1.25 

Joyce is a voluminous writer on Irish history, and is thoroughly familiar 

with his subject. 

942 Jewett, S. O. Story of the Normans. Putnam $1.50 

Mainly given to the story of the conquest of England by the Normans, but 
gives some account of their conquest of Southern Italy and Sicily. 

941 Johnston & Spencer. Ireland’s Story. Houghton $1.40 

A popular history of Ireland from earliest times to 1903. 

941 Lang, Andrew. A Short History of Scotland. Dodd $2 

A well-written and interesting history of moderate length. 

941 ^Lawless, Emily. Story of Ireland. Putnam $1.50 

Covers the period from legendary times to 188b. Popular in style and 

non-partisan in the presentation of facts. 

942 ^McCarthy, Justin. A Short History of Our Own Times. 

Harper $1.50 

Covers the period from 1837 to 1903. It gives admirable accounts of many 
of the men who have directed the political affairs of England during the last 
half century, and is written in a style that holds the attention of the reader. 

942 - Epoch of Reform. Scribner $1 

Covers the period from 1830 to 1850, one of the most important in English 
history. Among the notable English statesmen of that period were Lord 
Grey, Lord John Russell, O’Connell, Sir Robert Peel, Lord Palmerston, and 
Mr Cobden. 

941 - Outline of Irish History from the Earliest Times. 

Marshall 50c 

Written from the Irish point of view but accurate and temperate in tone. 

942 Macaulay, T. B. History of England. V. P. E. 

Probably no other historian has shown such familiarity with the facts 
of history, and certainly no other has written in such a fascinating style. 




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942 *Oman, C. W. C. England in the 19th Century. Longmans 
$1.25 

A brief discussion of the struggle with Napoleon, the reform bill, the 
Crimean War, home rule, imperialism, and colonial matters. Lord Palmers¬ 
ton, Disraeli and Gladstone are made prominent figures. 

940 Ross, Estelle. The Birth of England. Crowell $1.25 

Covers the period from 449 to 1066. Fully illustrated; showing the daily 
life of the people, their dress, occupations, implements etc. Treats of the 
coming of the Saxons, home life, the Danes, myths of the Northmen, the 
Vikings, the early church, King Alfred, Earl Godwin, Harold, the Battle 
of Senlac, and similar topics. 

942 Stubbs, William. Early Plantagenets. Longmans $1 
“ In no other volume are the important characteristics of the time when 
the foundations of legislative government were laid so well pointed out.” 
Adams 

914 *Synge, M. B. Social Life in England. Barnes $1.50 
A short history giving a picture of the life and customs of the English 
from the earliest times, dealing with their religion, homes, dress, roads, 
punishment, position of women and similar subjects. 

941 *Towle, George M. Young People’s History of Ireland. 

Lothrop $1 

A very interesting history of Ireland told in an attractive manner, and 
excellent for library reading. Tells of Irish legends, early Irish kings, 
invasion of the Danes and Normans, English settlements in Ireland, condition 
of the Irish people, Irish parliament, orange and the green, penal laws, Irish 
patriots, famine, revolts, home rule, etc. 

942 *Trevelyan, G. M. England Under the Stuarts. Putnam $3 

“Without doubt the best, if not the only, single volume history of the 
seventeenth century.” American Historical Review 

942 *Tuell & Hatch. Readings in English History. Ginn $1.40 

A most excellent volume. Among the topics discussed are The Early 
Germans, The Saxons, The Conversion of the English, Alfred the Great, 
Coronation of William, The Norman Results of the Norman Conquest, 
The Great Charter, The Significance o.f the Magna Charta, Village Life Six 
Hundred Years Ago, Daily Life in a Medieval Monastery, The Towns, 
Industrial Villages and Fairs, Medieval Towns and Guilds, Life at Oxford 
University in the Middle Ages, The Character of Elizabeth, The Elizabethan 
Sea Kings and the Spanish Armada, The Petition of Right, John Hampden, 
Oliver Cromwell, The Fire in London, The Causes of the American Revolu¬ 
tion, The Great Reform Bill, Richard Cobden, Home Rule for Ireland, and 
many others of like character. Each topic is from the pen of one who 
speaks as an authority. 

942 Warren, Henry P. Stories from English History. Heath 

72c 

A book well adapted to arouse an interest in history. The subjects are 
well chosen, and the stories are told in excellent form. A pupil who reads 
this book with care will get a good general idea of the more important 
parts of English history, and will be likely to desire to read more — a matter 
of supreme importance. 

948 Young, Captain Charles. Harald, First of the Vikings. 
Crowell $1.50 

Harald, known as the Fair-haired, united the people of Scandinavia into 
one strong maritime nation that exerted a powerful influence in northern 
Europe. 


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BIOGRAPHY 

920 

Individual biography 

Alfred. Asser, John. Life of Alfred, ed. by A. S. Cook. Ginn 
5oc j 

Alfred. ' ; 'Besant, Sir Walter. Story of King Alfred. Appleton 
35 c 

Probably the best brief biography of Alfred the Great. Gives a good 
account of the condition of England in the ninth century. 

Alfred. ^Hughes, Thomas. Alfred the Great. Houghton $1 
Valuable for historical reference and a good book for library reading. 
Bruce. Mackie, R. L. The Story of Robert Bruce. Crowell $1.50 
The story of one of the most interesting characters in Scottish history. 
Burke. Morley, John. Edmund Burke. Harper 75c 

A knowledge of the life of Burke is essential to the understanding of 
certain phases of English history. This work is well written and trustworthy. 

Chatham, Earl of. Macaulay, Thomas B. Earl of Chatham. 
Merrill 25c 

One of the greatest English statesmen. Known as the Great Commoner. 
Chaucer. Jenks, Tudor. In the Days of Chaucer. Barnes $1 
This work is both biographical and historical. The author shows the 
England of Chaucer’s time as well as giving some idea of Chaucer himself. 

Clive. *Arbuthnot, Sir Alexander. Baron Robert Clive. Long¬ 
mans $1.50 

A brief sketch showing Clive’s real work and that he was not a mere 
adventurer, but a statesman with a comprehensive mind. 

Clive. *Macaulay, Thomas B. Lord Clive. Merrill 25c 

An essay. Brilliantly written. 

Cromwell. Frith, C. H. Oliver Cromwell. Putnam $1.50 
“ He has explained more clearly than any of his predecessors the true 
relation between Cromwell and his parliaments.” Njation 

Cromwell. ^Harrison, Frederick. Oliver Cromwell. Macmillan 
75c 

An excellent work for pupils of the high school. 

Cromwell. Hathaway, Esse V. Cromwell. Rand 50c 
A small volume but full of interest and well adapted to younger readers. 
Drake. Towle, G. M. Drake, the Sea King of Devon. Lothrop $1 
A good book to read in connection with the study of English history. It 
will help to create an interest in the study of history. 

Elizabeth, Queen. *Tappan, Eva March. In the Days of Queen 
Elizabeth. Lothrop $1 

An exceedingly interesting book for school library work. It is at once a 
good account of Queen Elizabeth and a history of her times. 


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Fox. Trevelyan, Sir G. O. Charles James Fox. Harper $2.50 

“ Best picture ever drawn of the transition from old to new methods of 
statesmanship.” Adams 

Gladstone. *Bryce, James. William Ewart Gladstone. Century $1 
An excellent biography portraying Gladstone as a man, an author, a states¬ 
man, and an orator. 

Hastings. *Lyall, Sir A. C. Warren Hastings. Macmillan 75c 

Written without bias. A fair presentation of a case that is usually written 
with much prejudice. 

Hastings. **Macaulay, Thomas B. Warren Hastings. Merrill 
25c 

A very brilliant essay well worth reading both because of what is said and 
the way in which it is said. 

Milton. Jenks, Tudor. In the Days of Milton. Barnes $1 

A biography and at the same time a picture of the England of Milton’s 
time. The England from which America drew its early settlers who brought 
the ideas of their time with them — the Cavaliers of Virginia and the 
Puritans of New England each with their differing ideals o’f life. We 
need to know the history of that time in order fully to understand the history 
of our own country. 

Milton. **Macaulay, Thomas B. John Milton. Merrill 25c 

Of value not only because of Milton as an author but also because of his 
part in the Puritan Revolution. 

Nelson. Mahan, A. T. Lord Nelson. Little $3 

Somewhat expensive for schools with a limited amount of money to spend, 
but a most excellent work, and in all respects authoritative. The author 
makes Nelson tell his own story as far as possible. 

Nelson. **Southey, Robert. Lord Nelson. Dutton 35c, Long¬ 
mans 60c, Putnam $1.50, Lippincott $2.50 

The text is the same in all cases but the editions vary in binding, paper, 
print and illustrations. 

O’Connell. Dunlop, Robert. Daniel O’Connell. Putnam $1.50 
O’Connell’s public career and the struggle for national life in Ireland. 
Palmerston. Sanders, L. C. Lord Palmerston. Lippincott 75c 

A study of the life of Palmerston is of special interest because beside 
being a great English statesman, he was premier at the time of our Civil 
War when the relations between England and our" country were not always 
harmonious, and Lord Palmerston was inclined to favor the South. 

Penn. Fisher, S. G. The True William Penn. Lippincott $2 

Well worth reading for the purpose of getting a general knowledge of the 
Quaker movement in England. 

Pitt. *Rosebery, Lord. William Pitt. Macmillan 75c 
Valuable for reference and excellent reading for advanced students. 
Raleigh. *Towle, G. M. Walter Raleigh. Lothrop $1 

Sir Walter was a prominent member of the brilliant court of Queen 
Elizabeth, active in discovery and colonization, and successful in war. This 
volume is simply written and may be read with interest by comparatively 
young students. 


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Walpole. Morley, John. Sir Robert Walpole. Macmillan 75c 

The political activity of Sir Robert Walpole covered the period from 
1701 to 1742. He was the virtual ruler of England for a score of years. 
This volume throws light on a very important period of English history. 

Warwick. *Oman, C. W. C. Richard Neville Warwick. Mac¬ 
millan 75c 

Known as “ The King Maker.” The most powerful Englishman of the 
fifteenth century. This volume offers a thorough study of Warwick and the 
forces that controlled England and his time. 

Wellington. Wheeler, H. F. B. The Story of Wellington. 
Crowell $1.50 

Though called “The Boys’ Wellington” it is fully difficult enough for 
the general reader. It is a good picture of the “ Iron Duke,” giving an 
account of his boyhood and his career as a warrior and a statesman. 

William the Conqueror. ^Freeman, E. A. William the Conqueror. 
Macmillan 75c 

A short, inexpensive, and readable account of the conqueror of England. 
Wolfe. Bradley, A. G. James Wolfe. Macmillan 75c 
One of Macmillan’s “Men of Action” series. Very readable and treats 
of the final expulsion of the French from Canada. 

Wolsey. Creighton, M. Cardinal Wolsey. Macmillan 75c 
From Macmillan’s “Twelve English Statesmen” series. A brief and 
readable volume that pupils can use with pleasure and profit. 

Collective biography 

*Froude, James A. English Seamen of the Sixteenth Century. 
Scribner $1.50 

A series of nine lectures brilliantly written tracing the naval power of 
England from its early days to the defeat of the Armada. 

^McCarthy, Justin. British Political Portraits. Macmillan $1.50 

Contents: Balfour, Lord Salisbury, Lord Rosebery, Chamberlain, 

Labouchere, John Morley, Lord Aberdeen, John Burns, Sir Michael Hicks- 
Beach, John E. Redmond, Sir William Harcourt, James Bryce, Sir Henry 
Campbell-Bannermann. 

*Smith, Goldwin. Three English Statesmen. Macmillan $1.50 

Treats of Pym, Cromwell, and Pitt. The book covers a very important 
period of English history. 

English History Stories. Merrill 50c 
Delightful short biographies of Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror, 
Queen Elizabeth, Oliver Cromwell, and Queen Victoria. 

HISTORICAL POEMS 

The reading of historical poems adds interest to the study of 
history and in some cases adds to its vividness. This is true of 
such poems as Lord Byron’s “ The Eve of Waterloo.” Nearly all 
the poems given in this list are to be found in Bates & Coman’s 


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“ English History as Told by the Poets.” This book is published 
by Macmillan, the retail price being 60 cents. 

Aytoun, William E. Edinburgh after Flodden 

The story of the disastrous Battle of Flodden Field where the Scotch 
were utterly defeated with the loss of their king and many nobles. This 
poem is written with much spirit. 

- Killiecrankie 

The Scotch Highlanders under Dundee fought and won the Battle of 
Killiecrankie but the death of Dundee was fatal to their cause. 

- Lament of Richard During His Imprisonment 

Richard the Lion-Hearted led a crusade for the deliverance of Jerusalem. 
The enterprise failed and on his return to England Richard was taken 
prisoner by the Duke of Austria and held for a ransom. He was in prison 
for two years and tradition says that he composed this poem while in 
captivity. 

- The Execution of Montrose 

The Marquis of Montrose at first sympathized with the Covenanters but 
later came to the support of the king and won six battles over the Cove¬ 
nanters. After the execution of King Charles he attached himself to young 
Stuart and attempted to raise an army for his cause. He was betrayed into 
the hands of his enemies and executed at Edinburgh. 

Burns, Robert. Lament of Mary, Queen of Scots, on the Ap¬ 
proach of Spring 

The story of an unhappy queen. 

- The Battle of Bannockburn 

In 1306 Robert Bruce declared himself in favor of Scottish independence 
and was chosen King of the Scotch. He led the Scottish forces at the 
Battle of Bannockburn and is supposed to have addressed his army in the 
words of the poem. 

Byron, Lord George G. The Eve of Waterloo 

The events of the evening before the decisive Battle of Waterloo. 

Call, W. M. W. The People’s Petition 

Written to show the effect of the Corn Laws of 1815. 

Campbell, Thomas. Ye Mariners of England 

Written after, and because of, the English victory at Trafalgar. 

Cowper, William. Boadicea 

The story of the defeat of an English queen in the first century by the 
Romans. 

Doyle, Sir Francis H. The Old Cavalier 

The exclusion of dissenters from the right to hold public office bore heavily 
upon many of the Cavaliers who were Catholics. This poem is supposed 
to give their views. 

Drayton, Michael. The Battle of Agincourt 

The story of King Henry’s victory over a French army that outnumbered 
his more than four to one. The victory was chiefly due to the skill of the 
English archers. 

Hawker, Robert S. The Song of the Western Men 

Under James II many of the clergy refused to read his Declaration of 
Indulgence to their congregations. Several of the bishops were thrown into 
the tower under a charge of seditious libel, among the number Trelawney 
Bishop of Bristol; this created great excitement in Cornwall. 






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Lincoln, James. Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester 

The Earl of Leicester stood against the weak Henry III and for the 
rights of the English people. Three times he was banished from the king¬ 
dom, and twice led an army against the royal troops. He was killed in 
1265 at the Battle of Evesham. 

Macaulay, Thomas B. The Armada 

The defeat of the great Spanish fleet by the English was of great im¬ 
portance. The future history of the world was at stake in that battle. 

- The Battle of Naseby 

Naseby is a village in Northamptonshire. It was here that the forces of 
King Charles under Prince Rupert were beaten by the parliamentary forces 
under Cromwell. 

Massey, Gerald. Nelson 

An account of the great sea fight at Trafalgar. 

- Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne 

An old English ballad treating of Robin Hood. 

Rossetti, Dante Gabriel. The King’s Tragedy 

Treats of James I of Scotland. 

- The White Ship 

Treats of Henry I of England. 

Shakspere, William. King John 

Act 3, scene 3; act 4, scene 1; act 5, scene 7. The story of 
King John’s efforts to rid himself of Duke Arthur. 

T - Richard III 

The story of a famous English king. 

Scott, Sir Walter. Battle of Bannockburn 

The same story told by Robert Burns under the same title. 

- Marmion 

- The Lady of the Lake 

- The Lay of the Last Minstrel 

All three of these poems deal with Scottish history. 

Southey, Robert. King Henry V and the Hermit of Dreux 
Henry V claimed the throne of France. The French rose in revolt against 
him. The poem tells of the warning given by a hermit as the king was 
besieging Dreux. 

- The Death of Wallace 

King Edward I undertook to bring all Great Britain under his rule. In 
this he succeeded but the Scotch, under the lead of William Wallace, 
revolted. The Scotch won a great victory at Stirling Bridge in 1297 but the 
following year they were defeated at Falkirk. Wallace was captured after 
the battle, taken to London and after being dragged through the streets for 
a show to the people was executed. 

Taylor, Bayard. Song of the Camp 

Treats of the Crimean War. 

Tennyson, Lord Alfred. Ode on the Death of the Duke of 
Wellington 










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Thackeray, William M. King Canute 

Canute was a Norseman who ruled England, Scotland, Denmark, Iceland, 
and the islands of the North sea. He ruled so long and became so powerful 
that he was flattered by his courtiers so fulsomely that he rebuked them in 
the manner stated in the poem. 

Wolfe, Charles. The Burial of Sir John Moore 

Moore was killed while repulsing a superior force of French in Spain. 
This was at the time of Napoleon. 

Wordsworth, William. Glad Tidings 

An account of the introduction of Christianity into Britain by Augustine 
in 597- 


HISTORICAL FICTION 

Aguilar, Grace. The Days of Bruce. V. P. 50c to $1.50 

A tale of the Scottish War of Independence in the time of Edward II. 

Ainsworth, Harrison. Windsor Castle. V. P. 75c to $2 

Treats of the Earl of Surrey, Cardinal Wolsey, Henry VIII, Anne 
Boleyn, Jane Seymour and others. 

Barr, Amelia E. Friend Olivia. Dodd $1.25 

A study of Quaker life in the early days of Cromwell. Among the 
characters are Cromwell, George Fox and Prideaux. The author is rather 
bitter toward the Cavaliers, and full of sympathy for the Puritans. 

Besant, Sir Walter. For Faith and Freedom. Harper $1.25 

A story of the Puritans and Monmouth’s Rebellion. 

**Blackmore, R. D. Lorna Doone. V. P. $1.25 to $3.75 

A novel of great merit. Treats of Exmoor in Stuart times. 
**Bulwer-Lytton, Edward (Lord Lyttxm). Harold, the Last of 
the Saxon Kings. V. P. 

The overthrow of Harold, the conquest of William, and the battles of 
Stamford Bridge and Hastings. Historically very accurate. Gives a good 
idea of the life of the Saxons of that period. 

Church, A. J. The Count of the Saxon Shore. Putnam $1.25 

A story of the evacuation of Britain. Covers the period from 408 to 451. 

-The Chantry Priest of Barnet. Dodd $1.50 

A story of the War of the Roses. 

Converse, Florence. Long Will. Longmans $1.50; Houghton 

$1.50 

The story of William Langland, the author of Piers Plowman. Wat 
Tyler, John Ball, Jack Straw and Chaucer are among the characters. The 
scene is the court of Richard II and at the Malvern Hills. 

Dickens, Charles. Barnaby Rudge. V. P. 

Treats of the “No Popery” riots of 1780. 

Dix, Beulah M. Hugh Gwyeth. Macmillan $1.50 

The Roundheads and the Cavaliers. Gives an account of the Battle of 
Edgehill. 

Doyle, Sir A. Conan. The Great Shadow. Harper $1 

The Great Shadow is the threatened invasion of England by Napoleon. 
There is an excellent account of the Battle of Waterloo. 



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* - Micah Clarke. V. P. 45c to $1.75 

A story of Monmouth’s Rebellion and the rout at Sedgwick. Ferguson, 
Monmouth and Jeffries are among the characters. 

* - The White Company. Harper $1.75 

An account of a company of English bowmen in the war against France 
in 1385. An excellent account of the manners, customs and costumes of the 
times. 

Edgeworth, Maria. Castle Rackrent. Macmillan $1.50 

A story of the broken-down gentry of Ireland in the early eighteenth 
century. 

Fletcher, J. S. When Charles the First Was King. McClurg 
$1.50 

“ Marston Moore and the siege of Pontefract. Local color excellent.” 
Baker 

Forster, R. H. The Arrow of the North. Longmans $1.50 

“ Northumberland and the border in the reigns of Henry VII-VIII. The 
adventurous career of an Englishman from his youth up. Siege of Norham 
Castle (1497), Battle of Flodden (1513). Praised for the excellence of 
the historical geography.” Baker 

Keightley, S. R. The Cavaliers. Harper $1.50 

Cromwell and Charles I. An account of the victories of Cromwell and 
the trial of the king. 

* Kipling, Rudyard. Kim. Doubleday $1.35 

Life in India under British rule. 

- Puck of Pook’s Hill. Doubleday $1.35 

While this is in the form of a fairy story, and the characters are 
fictitious, one feels that the pictures are true to history and sees the Romans, 
Saxons, Vikings, and Normans. The period covered is that of the last days 
of the Roman occupation. 

Lansing, M. F. Page, Esquire and Knight. Ginn 35c 

“ Tales of King Arthur, Charlemagne, and the heroes of the 13th, 14th, 
15th and 16th centuries well told and effectively illustrated.” A. L. A. 

- The Last of the Barons. V. P. 

Treats of Warwick, the King Maker, and his strife with Edward IV. 
Gives a good account of the Battle of Barnet. Historically accurate. 

^Macdonald, George. St George and St Michael. McKay $1.25 

Romance of the civil, war in England. Time 1645-48. 

Macfarlane, Charles. The Camp of Refuge. V. P. 

“ The story of Hereward’s famous stand against the Conqueror in the 
Fens of Ely. Aims at historical accuracy rather than romance, but is very 
readable.” Baker 

Peacock, Thomas Love. Maid Marion. V. P. 50c to $1.50 

A version of the Robin Hood legend. 

*Porter, Jane. The Scottish Chiefs. V. P. 

A romance dealing with the war for Scottish independence. Wallace and 
Bruce are among the characters. 

Reade, Charles. It is Never Too Late to Mend. V. P. 50c to 
$1.50 


Hard Cash. 
3 







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-Put Yourself in His Place. 

These three novels treat with real conditions and attempt to arouse a 
sentiment for better things. Strongly written. “ Never Too Late To 
Mend ” deals with the prison system, “ Hard Cash ” with the insane asylums, 
and “Put Yourself in His Place” with the trades unions. The author 
shows the great evils involved in administration of prisons, insane asylums, 
and trades unions. 

**Scott, Sir Walter. Ivanhoe. V. P. 5 0c to $ I - 5 ° 

Perhaps the author’s most popular work. A picture of medieval England 
in 1194 — a time when the Saxons and Normans had hardly begun to grow 
together as one nation. Introduces some of the most famous names of the 
period—Richard the Lion-Hearted, Robin Hood, Friar Tuck, Isaac of 
York and Prince John. 

*■- Kenilworth. V. P. 50c to $1.50 

Time 1575. Introduces Queen Elizabeth, Earl of Leicester, Raleigh, 
Burleigh and other persons of note. Kenilworth Castle is described in detail. 

-The Abbott. V. P. 50c to $1.50 

Gives a lifelike portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots. Many famous person¬ 
ages are introduced and Edinburgh, Melrose and other places are described 
as they were. 

-- The Betrothed. V. P. 50c to $1.50 

Time 1187. Illustrates the disorders in England caused by the absence 
of many leading men who were taking part*in the crusades. 

-The Fortunes of Nigel. V. P. 50c to $1.50 

Court life, and life in London in 1604, the early part of the reign of 
James I, who is fully and accurately described. Nigel was one of the young 
Scots who followed James to London. Several historical characters are 
introduced. 

^Stevenson, Robert Louis. The Black Arrow. Scribner 50c 

A story of the Wars of the Roses and the Houses of Lancaster and York. 
Richard III is a prominent character. The other principal characters are 
barons, outlaws, priests, and men-at-arms. 

*- The Master of Ballantrae. Scribner 50c 

Treats of the Jacobite troubles from 1745 to 1764, and gives the story 
of a noble Scotch family during that period. 

Africa 

960 

*Bigelow, Poultney. White Man’s Africa. Harper $2.50 

Describes that part of Africa settled by white men. Among the topics are 
Jameson’s raid, President Kruger, the Dutch feeling toward England, British 
and Boer government. 

*Bryce, James. Impressions of South Africa. Century $3.50 

Treats of scenery, animal life, climatic conditions, race problems, and 
general history. 

Churchill, Winston S. London to Ladysmith. Longmans $1.50 

The author gives his experiences as a special correspondent with the 
British army in South Africa. 

“ More than mere battle pictures. The writer sees with a statesman’s eyes 
rather than with those of a soldier or mere word painter.” Spectator 

DeWet, C. R. Three Years’ War. Scribner $1.50 

The Bcer-British struggle of 1899 to 1902. 








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Drummond, Henry. Tropical Africa. Scribner $i 

Describes the water route to Central Africa and the East African lake 
country. 

^Johnston, Sir H. H. The Opening Up of Africa. Holt 50c 

Treats of early historic and prehistoric times, and the efforts of Dutch, 
French, British, Belgians, Germans, and Italians to secure African territory. 

*Theal, G. M. South Africa. Putnam $1.50 

Treats of the countries south of the Zambezi. 

Arabia 

953 

*Gilman, Arthur. The Story of the Saracens. Putnam $1.50 
An account of the dramatic origin, rise and development of a power 
that threatened to change the history of all western Europe. 

Asia 

950 

Mahan, A. T. The Problem of Asia. Little $2 
Discusses the effect of Asiatic conditions upon world policies and argues 
for concerted action on part of United States, Great Britain, and Germany 
to protect their common interests in Asia. 

Australasia 

993 

Sutherland, A. & G. History of Australia and New Zealand. 
Longmans 90c 

“ Gives in a small compass the important facts relating to the discovery 
and growth of these colonies.” Pittsburgh 

*Tregarthen, Greville. The Australian Commonwealth. Putnam 
$1.50 

A clearly written and interesting book. Well illustrated. 

Austria 

943 

Kellner, N. & others. Austria of the Austrians and Hungary 
of the Hungarians. Scribner $1.50 
Gives a good idea of these countries, their history, their people and their 
manner of life. 

Whitman, Sidney & Mcllraith, J. R. Austria. Putnam $1.50 

One of the series of “ The Story of the Nations.” 

Canada 

971 

Bourinot, Sir J. G. The Story of Canada. Putnam $1.50 
Covers the period from Cabot’s first voyage to 1891. Perhaps the most 
satisfactory inexpensive history that covers the entire period of Canadian 
history. 

Parkman, Francis. Montcalm and Wolfe. 2 vols. Little $3 
A brilliantly written and authentic account of the French and English 
struggle for control in North America. 


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- Pioneers of France in the New World. Little $1.50 

A graphic and trustworthy account of the early French explorers and 
settlers. 

- The Old Regime in Canada. Little $2 

Shows the methods by which the French governed Canada, some of the 
advantages and some of the evils of the administration of governmental 
affairs, what that form of government achieved and why it ultimately failed. 

HISTORICAL FICTION 

Catherwood, Mrs Mary. Romance of Dollard. Century $1.25 

The story of the man who saved New France at the time of the Iroquois 
invasion in 1660. 

- Story of Tonty. McClurg $1.25 

The romantic story of the French lieutenant who accompanied LaSalle in 
his journeys of discovery. 

Parker, Sir Gilbert. Pierre and His People. Macmillan $1.25 

A picture of life in the far north, principally in the Hudson Bay territory. 

- Seats of the Mighty. Appleton $1.50 

A Canadian historical romance that culminates with the capture of Quebec. 

China 

95i 

DeGroot, J. J. M. Religion in China. Putnam $1.50 

Helps to enable one to understand the Chinese people. 

^Douglas, R. K. The Story of China. Putnam $1.50 

A readable history from the time of Marco Polo to 1899. Arranged by 
dynasties. 

Giles, Herbert A. The Civilization of China. Holt 50c 

An outline of Chinese civilization from earliest times to the present. 
It is a reliable and interesting volume. 

Latourette, Kenneth Scott. The Development of China. 
Houghton $1.75 

One of the best short treatises on the subject. 

Parker, E. H. China: Her History, Diplomacy and Commerce, 
Dutton $3 

Perhaps the fairest and best book yet written regarding China. 

*Van Bergen, R. Story of China. Amer. Bk. Co. 60c 

Written primarily for the young, but will be interesting to adults. Dealt 
with the life and beliefs of the Chinese as well as with their government 

Corea 

95i 

*Griffis, W. E. Corea, the Hermit Nation. Scribner $2.50 

The author was in Corea in educational work from 1870 to 1874 and 
writes from his experiences. Two chapters have been added to the original 
work, bringing it down to 1897. 

Egypt 

950 

Steevens, G. W. With Kitchener to Khartum. Dodd $1.50 

“War correspondent’s spirited and graphic account of England’s Egyptian 
campaign in 1897-98.” A. L. A. 






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France 

944 

' Adams, G. B. Growth of the French Nation. Macmillan $1.25 

“ It would scarcely be possible for French history to be set before educated 
men in so small a compass more skilfully, more graphically, or more 
thoroughly in accord with results of recent investigation.” English History 
Review 

Creighton, Mrs Louise. A First History of France. Long¬ 
mans $1.25 

For young readers; clearly and simply told; correct in regard to facts. 

*Duruy, Victor. History of France. 2 vols. Crowell $2.50 

“ Beyond question the best history of France ever published in the small 
\ pace of two volumes.” Adams 

^Gardiner, S. R. Thirty Years’ War. Longmans $1 

Covers the period from 1618 to 1648. The best brief history of this 
period. The results of this war are made particularly clear. 

Guerber, H. A. The Story of Old France. Amer. Bk. Co. 60c 

Very attractively written. A book that pupils will delight to read. 

- The Story of Modern France. Appleton $1.50 

In general character similar .to the preceding volume. 

:i; Hassall, Arthur. The French People. Appleton $1.50 
“Covers whole field of French history. Half the volume devoted to 
period from beginning of French Revolution to close of nineteenth century.” 
Pittsburgh 

Hugo, Victor. The History of a Crime. Crowell $1.50 
An account of the fall of the republic in 1851 and the elevation of Louis 
Napoleon to the throne of France. Extraordinarily popular at the time of 
its publication. Written by the most energetic hater of Napoleon and one 
of the most graphic of writers. 

Lacombe, Paul. The Growth of a People. Holt 80c 

A short study in French history. 

“A charmingly written elementary view of French history, from the earliest 
times, chiefly tracing the growth of evils which the Revolution eradicated 
and showing how necessary was that upheaval to the perfect development of 
the nation.” L. & /. 

Lebon, Andre. Modern France. Putnam $1.50 

This is one of the volumes of the “ Story of the Nations.” 

^Lowell, E. J. Eve of the French Revolution. Houghton $2 

A very complete and satisfactory history of this important period. 


BIOGRAPHY 

920 

Coligny. Besant, Sir Walter. Life of Gaspard de Coligny. 
Amer. Bk. Co. 30c 

A small volume well adapted to young people. 

Joan of Arc. -Lowell, F. C. Joan of Arc. Houghton $2 

Probably the best book in English on this subject. 



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Lafayette. Brooks, E. S. True Story of Lafayette. Lothrop $1.50 

Written in a way to interest young readers. 

Louis XIV. *Hassall, Arthur. Louis XIV and the Zenith of the 
French Monarchy. Putnam $1.50 
“A just estimate of an extraordinary character.” American Historical 
Review 

Napoleon. *Fournier, August. Napoleon the First. Holt $2 

One of the best of the shorter biographies of Napoleon. 

Napoleon. Hathaway, Esse V. Napoleon, the Little Corsican. 
Rand 50c 

A small but interesting volume. Deals largely with the early life of 
Napoleon. 

Napoleon. ^O’Connor, William. Napoleon: Warrior and Ruler. 
Putnam $1.50 

“The book is certainly the best modern account of Napoleon in the English 
language.” Academy 

Napoleon. Rose, J. H. Pitt and Napoleon. 2 vols. Macmillan 

$3-25 

Deals with the public career of Napoleon, and his diplomacy and govern¬ 
ment rather than with his military career. 

Napoleon. *Seeley, Sir J. R. Short History of Napoleon the 
First. Little $1.50 
Well written. Hostile to Napoleon. 

Napoleon. Wheeler, Harold F. B. The Boys’ Napoleon. Crowell 

$1.50 

A book full of interest and will be read by young people with more in¬ 
terest, and probably more profit, than would be the case with the efforts of 
some men who have been more thorough students of Napoleon. 

Richelieu. Lodge, Richard. Richelieu. Macmillan 75c 
“A very brief account of the famous cardinal, based upon the most recent 
authorities.” Nation 

Richelieu. *Perkins, James Breek. Richelieu and the Growth of 
French Power. Putnam $1.50 

“ One of the very best of an almost uniformly excellent series.” Outlook 

Robespierre. Belloc, Hilaire. Robespierre. Scribner $2 

A vivid picture of the man without very much discussion of the history of 
the revolution. 


HISTORICAL POEMS 

All the following poems may be found in two volumes of Long¬ 
fellow’s “ Poems of Places,” the two on France. 

Cranch, Christopher Pearse. In the Forest of Fontainebleau 

A charming bit of description. 

Drayton, Michael. The Ballad of Agincourt 

Mentions many who took part in the battle and gives some idea of con¬ 
ditions that existed. 


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Macaulay, Thomas B. A Song of the Huguenots 

The story of the defeat of Coligny at Moncontour by Henry III in 1569. 

- The Battle of Ivry 

When Henry IV came to the throne of France he was opposed by the 
Duke of Mayence who was assisted by Spain and Savoy. Henry gained a 
decisive victory at Ivry. 

Schiller, Friedrich. Joan of Arc’s Farewell to Her Home 

The thoughts that might have come to Joan of Arc as she was about to 
leave her home. 

- The Maid of Orleans 

A brief study of Joan of Arc. 

Shakspere, William. Henry the Fifth before Harfleur 

A favorite selection from Henry the Fifth. 

Simmons, Bartholomew. Napoleon’s Last Look 

Describes Napoleon’s last look upon France from the ship which was 
carrying him to St Helena. 

Southey, Robert. King Henry the Fifth and the Hermit of 
Dreux 

Mildly historical but will be read with interest and is good literature. 

- Joan of Arc 

The story of the crowning of King Charles by Joan of Arc. 

Stoddard, Richard Henry. The Ballad of Crecy 

A description of the battle. 

Thornbury, Walter. The Bells of Fonlainebleau 

Napoleon at Fontainebleau a short time before the victory at Marengo. 

HISTORICAL FICTION 

**Dickens, Charles. A Tale of Two Cities. V. P. E. 

London and Paris during the French Revolution. A 'vivid description of 
the Reign of Terror. 

Dumas, Alexandre. The Three Musketeers. V. P. E. 

One of three romances which give the exploits of four heroes from youth 
to age. The feud between Richelieu and Anne of Austria is prominent in 
this volume. There is much relating to political intrigue and court life. 

- Twenty Years After. V. P. E. 

The time of the regency of Anne of Austria, the insurrection of the 
Fronde, and the execution of Charles I of England. Scene laid partly in 
England, partly in France, and to some extent on shipboard. 

- The Vicompte de Bragelonne, or Ten Years Later. 

V. P. E. 

The period of Mazarin’s ministry and the early days of the Grand 
Monarque. Among the characters are Fouquet, Colbert, and Madame de 
Montespan. 

Doyle, Sir A. Conan. The Refugees. Longmans $1.75 

A romance of the time of Louis XIV. Deals with the Huguenots. The 
scene is laid partly in Paris and partly in America. 







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-Uncle Bernac. Appleton $1.50 

A story of the camp at Boulogne in 1804, the time of the threatened in¬ 
vasion of England by Napoleon. An excellent sketch of Napoleon. 

Erckmann-Chatrian. The Conscript. Scribner $1.25 

A story of the French campaigns of 1812-13. Written to expose the hor¬ 
rors of war. 

- The Story of a Peasant. Ward 

“A picture of the prerevolutionary days showing the hardships endured 
by the peasantry under the monarchy; then comes the awakening of the 
peasants to their rights as citizens and the great episodes of the revolution 
and the wars.” Baker 

*Gras, Felix. The Reds of the Midi. Scribner $1.50 

* - The Terror. Appleton $1.50 

* - The White Terror. Appleton $1.50 

These three volumes present the story of the French Revolution from the 
point of view of the people. The first deals with the condition of Paris 
after the fall of the bastile; the second describes the Reign of Terror and 
Marat figures very prominently; the third deals with Avignon and the rise 
and career of Napoleon. 

Lang, Andrew. A Monk of Fife. Longmans $1.25 

The story of the adventures of a monk of Dumfermline. He had been a 
Scottish archer in the service of the French, and had known Joan of Arc. 
Her story is told and the romance abounds in fighting and hairbreadth 
escapes. 

Merriman, Henry S. Barlasch of the Guard. Doubleday $1.50 

“ Historical romance. Scene laid in Dantzic and in Russia at the time of 
Napoleon’s invasion and retreat.” Pittsburgh 

Scott, Sir Walter. Anne of Gierstein. V. P. E. 

1474-77. The union of the Swiss with Louis against Charles the Bold. 

** - Quentin Durward. V. P. E. 

France in the fifteenth century. Treats of Louis XI, Charles the Bold, 
the rebellious Flemings, the outlaw De la Marck, and the Wild Boar of 
Ardennes. 

*Twain, Mark, pseud (S. L. Clemens). Personal Recollections of 
Joan of Arc. Harper $2.50 

“A prose epic which seizes the undying charm of Joan’s character.” 
Nation 

Weyman, Stanley. A Gentleman of France. Longmans $1.25 

“Romance of the time of Henry of Navarre. Stirring adventure and 
excellent historical setting.” N. Y. 

- The Red Cockade. Longmans $1.50 

“Adventures during the Revolution, related by an aristocrat in sympathy 
with the people. Scene, Cahors and Nimes.” Baker 

- Under the Red Robe. Longmans $1.25 

“Episode in Richelieu’s time. Well knit, romantic, without feebleness, 
stirring without bombast, sweet and clean.” Nation 









4i 


Germany 

943 

Baring-Gould, S. The Story of Germany. Putnam $1.50 

A work that will be read with pleasure. 

••Bradley, Henry. Story of the Goths. Putnam $1.50 

Covers the history of the Goths from the earliest times to the end of the 
Gothic rule in Spain. The only work of the kind in English. 

^Gardiner, S. R. Thirty Years’ War. Longmans $1 

An admirable brief history, giving the causes and results of this war. 
there is no better brief history of this period. 

Gerard, James W. My Four Years in Germany. Doran $2 

Showing our relations with Germany. 

**Hendersen, E. F. Short History of Germany. Macmillan $2.50 

Covers the period from 1517 to 1871. The best work in English for this 
period. 

*Lewis, Charleton T. History of Germany. Amer. Bk. Co. 
$1.80 

Probably the best brief history of Germany. Covers the period from the 
earliest times to the formation of the new German Empire at the close of 
the war with France. 

Tower, Charles. Germany of Today. Holt 50c 
An exceedingly interesting book that ought to be widely read. 
*Zimmern, H. A. The Hansa Towns. Putnam $1.50 

History of the great trade guild from its beginning as a merchants’ alliance 
to its downfall during the Thirty Years’ War. 

BIOGRAPHY 

920 

Bismarck. *Headlam, J. W. Bismarck and the Foundation of 
the German Empire. Putnam $1.50 

“ Best general survey of public life and character. Tells little of personal 
affairs.” N. Y. 

Bismarck. Smith, M. Bismarck and German Unity. Columbia 
Univ. Press. Longmans 2d ed. $1 
Francis of Assisi, Saint. Jewett, Sophie. God’s Troubadour. 
Crowell $1.25 

“The lovely medieval story is told with a charm of literary distinction 
such as rarely goes into the making of a book for young readers.” Dial 

Frederick the Great. Macaulay, Thomas B. Essay on Frederick 
the Great. Merrill 25c 

Biographical sketch. Critical opinions, notes, with portrait. 

Frederick the Great. Reddaway, W. F. Frederick the Great and 
the Rise of Prussia. Putnam $1.50 
“ Picturesque, dramatic and trustworthy as history.” Pittsburgh 


42 


Luther. Jacobs, H. E. Martin Luther, the Hero of the Refor¬ 
mation. Putnam $1.50 

Treats of an important period of history and is treated very sym¬ 
pathetically. 

HISTORICAL POEMS 

Campbell, Thomas. Hohenlinden 

Hohenlinden is a little village in Bavaria where the French and Bavarian 
forces gained a decisive victory over the Austrians. Hohenlinden is on the 
River Iser about 20 miles from Munich. 

Maclellan, Isaac. The Battle of Eylau 

The allied Prussian and Russian forces fought the French under Napoleon 
at Eylau in Prussian Poland. More than fifty thousand men were killed or 
wounded. 

Maginn, William. The Sack of Magdeburg 

The sack of this city took place during the Thirty Years’ War. The city 
resisted a siege for six weeks but then fell. About twenty-five thousand 
people perished. 

Southey, Robert. The Battle of Blenheim 

Little children’s questions regarding war, and why the Battle of Blenheim 
was fought. 

The poems listed above may be found in volume 17 of Long¬ 
fellow’s “ Poems of Places.” 

HISTORICAL FICTION 

Pyle, Howard. Otto of the Silver Hand. Scribner $2 

“A spirited story of the robber barons and the feudal strongholds of 
medieval Germany. Mr Pyle tells a story well and illustrates it even 
better.” Hardy 

Scheffel, J. V. von. Ekkehard. Holt $1.25 

Biography of a tenth century poet, and a vivid picture of medieval life in 
court and convent. 

Yonge, Charlotte M. The Dove in the Eagle’s Nest. Mac¬ 
millan $1.25 

A story of the robber barons of Germany in the fifteenth century. 

Greece 

938 

Harrison, James A. The Story of Greece. Putnam $1.50 

“ He must be indeed a very dull and ill-regulated boy whose attention is 
not riveted by Professor Harrison’s narrative.” Boston Advertiser 

Horton, George. Modern Athens. Scribner $1.25 

A fine description of modern Athens. The book is well illustrated. 

Holland 

949 

Dawson, Arthur H. Stories from Dutch History. Crowell $1.50 

A very readable book; goes back to the time of the Frisians and Batavians, 
gives an account of the introduction of Christianity by the Franks, the part 
taken by the Dutch in the crusades, their struggle with Spain, and a general 
idea of the history of the Dutch is given the reader. 


43 


'‘'Griffis, W. E. Brave Little Holland and What She Taught Us. 
Houghton $1.25 

. Chief aim is to show the influence of Holland on the colonial, revolu¬ 
tionary, and constitutional history of America. 

- Young People’s History of Holland. Houghton $1.50 

“From prehistoric times to marriage of Queen Wilhelmina; nearly half 
given to history before sixteenth century.” N. Y. 

Motley, J. L. Rise of the Dutch Republic. 2 vols. Harper $6 

This work gives a very vivid account of Holland’s struggle for freedom in 
the sixteenth century under the leadership of William of Orange. 

^Rogers, J. E. T. The Story of Holland. Putnam $1.50 
“Outlines history from earliest times to 1813, describing struggle for 
civil^and religious liberty, commercial enterprise and internal developments.” 

India 

934 

*Frazer, R. W. The Story of British Rule in India. Putnam $1.50 
“ Of absorbing interest and comes very near being a perfect short history.” 
London Saturday Review 

Henty, G. A. With Clive in India. Scribner $1.50 
Gives a good idea of the beginnings of the British Empire in India. 
Holderness, Sir T. W. Peoples and Problems of India. Holt 
5 °c 

A matter of present interest presented in a readable form. 

^Hunter, Sir W. W. Brief History of the Indian Peoples. 

Clarendon Press 90c 

Revised and brought down to 1903. 

Lane-Pool, Stanley. Medieval India under Mohammedan Rule. 
Putnam $1.50 

Well written, handsomely illustrated and interesting to the general reader. 
Treats of invasions of India and empires formed there. 

**Macaulay, Thomas B. The Trial of Warren Hastings. Merrill 
25c 

A very remarkable trial told in a very striking manner by one of the 
greatest of English descriptive writers. 

Ragozin, Mme. Z. A. Story of Vedic India. Putnam $1.50 
A summary of Vedic India given mainly as found in the Rig-Veda. 
Rhys-Davids, T. W. The Story of Buddhist India. Putnam 
$1.50 

A phase of Indian history of general interest. The book is well written. 

Italy 

945 

*Duffy, Bella. Tuscan Republics. Putnam $1.50 

A volume that will be read with pleasure. A great amount of information 
is furnished. Treats of Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca and Genoa. 



44 


Freeman, E. A. Story of Sicily. Putnam $1.50 

“History to the ninth century after Christ. Well-condensed result of 
indefatigable research.” Nation 

Orsi, Pietro. Modern Italy. Putnam $1.50 

“A compact outline of events by an ardent believer in destiny of united 
Italy. Chapter on art and literature.” N. Y. 

Thayer, William R. The Dawn of Italian Independence. 
Houghton 2 v. $4 

From the Congress of Vienna in 1844 to the fall of Venice in 1849. 

BIOGRAPHY 

920 

Cavour. Martinengo-Cesaresco, Evelyn. Cavour. Macmillan 75c 

“ Cavour, the celebrated Italian statesman, was the moving force in. achiev¬ 
ing the unification of Italy.” Pittsburgh 

Holland, R. S. Builders of United Italy. Holt $2 

“Able and popular biographies of eight patriots whose careers furnish in 
outline the history of the Italian struggle for independence.” A. L. A. 

Japan 

952 

Finnemore, John. Peeps at Japan. Macmillan 55c 

“One of the most informing and attractive of the series, telling of the 
country, family life and customs, child life, street life, temples, flowers, trees 
and scenery.” A. L. A. 

^Griffis, William E. The Mikado’s Empire. 2 vols. Harper $4 

History of Japan from 660 B.C. to 1912. The author spent many years in 
Japan, enjoyed a wide acquaintance there, was associated with influential 
people, had repeated audiences with the Mikado, and by him was decorated 
with the insignia and diploma of the Order of the Rising Sun. 

Longford, Joseph H. Story of Old Japan. Longmans $1.75 

“Accurate though not exhaustive account of Japan’s history and mythology 
from the earliest times to the present emperor. More readable than Griffis’s 
‘The Mikado’s Empire,’ which covers a wider field but fails to do justice 
to early Christian influence.” A. L. A. 

*Nitobe, Inazo. The Japanese Nation. Putnam $1.50 

Treats of the land, its people, its life and its relations with the United 
States. 

*Stead, Alfred. Great Japan. Lane $2.50 

An account of Japanese life, customs, and ideals that is well worth reading 
and thinking about. 

*Van Bergen, R. Story of Japan. Amer. Bk. Co. 65c 

A brief, clear, and simple history. Gives the reader a good understanding 
of the general history of the country. 

Java 

9i9 

*Higginson, Mrs S. J. Java, the Pearl of the East. Houghton 
75c 


45 


Excellent account for young people of the country, resources, and people, 
with a brief outline of its history. It is largely the result of personal obser¬ 
vation, is compact and yet entertaining.” Pittsburgh 

Scidmore, E. R. Java, the Garden of the East. Century $1.50 

A well-written book of travel. Much useful information is given. 

Mexico 

972 

Bancroft, Hubert Howe. History of Mexico. Bancroft $2 

A compilation covering the whole history of Mexico but giving only a 
little space to events later than 1911. The illustrations are very poor. 

Carson, W. E. Mexico, the Wonderland of the South. Mac¬ 
millan $2.50 

This is largely the story of the Mexican people, their daily life, and habits, 
though much of the history of the country is given. 

Eggleston & Seelye. Montezuma and the Conquest of Mexico. 
Dodd $1.25 

Written in a very interesting manner. 

Fyfe, Hamilton. The Real Mexico. McBride $1.25 

The book is what one would expect from the title, and gives much 
information regarding Mexico and the life of its people. A very interesting 
volume. 

^Prescott, W. H. History of the Conquest of Mexico. 3 vols. 
Macmillan $3 

A most excellent history of Mexico but does not deal with Mexico of 
today. 

Winter, Nevin O. Mexico and Her People of To-day. Page $3 

A very interesting book giving a clear idea of Mexico at this time, its 
people, their manner of life, occupations, and sojial customs. It furnishes 
much information as to the climate, and products of the country. The best 
work for those who wish to know what kind of a country Mexico really is. 

Persia 

9i5 

^Benjamin, Samuel G. W. Persia and the Persians. Putnam 

$1.50 

Life a.H customs in Persia. Gives personal knowledge, having been 
written by a former minister to Persia. 

Wilson, Samuel G. Persian Life and Customs. Revell $1.25 

A record of personal experiences by one who for fourteen years was an 
American missionary to Persia. 

Poland 

943 

Eversley, Lord. The Partitions of Poland. Dodd $2.50 

*M or fill, W. R. Story of Poland. Putnam $1.50 

“Accurate, well-balanced outline, with brief statements of social con¬ 
ditions and chapter on Polish literature.” N. Y. 

*Vambery & Heilprin. Story of Hungary. Putnam $1.50 

“Ends with the adoption of new constitution of Austro-Hungary in 
1868.” N. Y. 


46 


Van Norman, L. E. Poland, the Knight among Nations. Revell 
$1.50 

“First-hand impressions of an American journalist having exceptional 
facilities for observation; sympathetic and discriminating.” Pittsburgh 

Portugal 

946 

Stephens, H. M. Story of Portugal. Putnam $1.50 
“An admirable consecutive history of Portugal from the earliest times to 
the present day.” Scotsman 

Russia 

947 

Curtis, W. E. Around the Black Sea. Doran $2.50 
“Newspaper letters written in 1910 describing and offering more than 
superficial observations on Asia Minor, Armenia, Caucasus, Circassia, 
Daghestan, the Crimea and Rumania.” A. L. A. 

*Morfill, W. R. Story of Russia. Putnam $1.50 
A carefully written book that gives in comparatively small compass a 
great amount of information. 

Noble, Edmund. Russia and the Russians. Houghton $1.50 

An attempt to present the history of Russia in a form that will be in¬ 
telligible to the average reader. Among the topics presented are: Land and 
the People, Laying the Foundations, How Russia Became an Autocracy, 
Peter the Great, Women Reformers, Emancipation of the Peasants, Nihilism, 
Russian Expansion, Siberia and the Exile System, and Russian Future. 

*Van Bergen, R. The Story of Russia. Amer. Bk. Co. 65c 
A brief but still fairly comprehensive history of Russia. Contains all that 
the average high school pupil will care to know about the country. 

Scandinavia 

948 

*Boyesen, H. H. The Story of Norway. Putnam $2.50 

“The best Scandinavian history to be found in our language.” New York 
Christian Union 

*DuChaillu, Paul B. Land of the Midnight Sun. 2 vols. Harper 

$5 

An account of the journeys through Sweden, Norway, Lapland, and 
northern Finland. Some of these journeys were in winter, others in summer. 
There are many fine illustrations and excellent descriptions of the country, 
and accurate accounts of the manners and customs of the common people. 

*Otte, E. C. Scandinavian History. Macmillan $1.25 

“ The best general history in English of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.” 
L.&I. 

Servia, Bulgaria and Montenegro 

949 

*Miller, William. The Balkans, Roumania, Bulgaria, Servia and 
Montenegro. Putnam $1.50 

“Ancient and modern history closely packed with details, yet clear and 
interesting.” N.Y. 


47 


South America 

980 

Butterworth, Hezekiah. South America. Doubleday $1 

A popular, illustrated history of South America, Cuba and Panama. Con¬ 
scientiously written and a very readable work. 

*Bryce, James. South America. Macmillan $2.50 

Impressions gained from a four months’ visit. A scholarly work that does 
not deal largely with politics. Some comparisons are drawn between North 
and South America in regard to conditions of settlement and administration 
of government. The author is optimistic as to the future of .South America. 

*Dawson, T. C. South American Republics. 2 vols. Putnam 
$1.50 ea. 

Volume 1 treats of Argentina, Paraguay, Uraguay and Brazil; volume 2 
treats of Bolivia, Chili, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela. Colombia, and Panama. 

Edwards, Albert, & Bullard, Arthur. Panama: The Canal, the 
Country and the People. Macmillan $2 

“Lively, journalistic account of lasting interest because of its history of 
colonization, piracy, early travel on the isthmus and history of the canal 
enterprise. Gives a vivid picture of Americanization and of the success of 
the Panama Canal Commission.” A.L.A. 

*Moses, Bernard. Establishment of Spanish Rule in America. 
Putnam $1.25 

“By far the best work in English on Spanish-American history.” L.A.H. 

*Prescott, W. H. History of the Conquest of Peru. 2 vols. 
Lippincott $2 

“ To a greater extent than his History of Mexico based on the standard 
original authorities.” L.A.H. 

Spain 

946 

Clarke, H. B. Modern Spain. Putnam $2 

Covers the period from 1815 to 1898. It is a trustworthy history. Gives an 
impartial history of the Spanish-American War. 

*Hale, E. E. & Susan. The Story of Spain. Putnam $1.50 

A popular history and a very readable one. 

Lane-Poole, Stanley. The Story of the Moors in Spain. 
Putnam $1.50 

An excellent and popular history written by one who speaks authoritatively. 

*Prescott, William H. Plistory of the Reign of Ferdinand and 
Isabella. 3 vols. Lippincott $3 

“ Prescott’s writings are conspicuous for thoroughness of research, keen¬ 
ness of insight, impartiality of judgment, picturesqueness of narration, 
exclusion of irrelevant matter, and correctness and elegance of style. 
Adams 

* Watts, H. E. Christian Recovery of Spain. Putnam $1.50 

« The best summary of Spanish history from the Moorish conquest to the 
fall of Granada which has yet appeared.” Pittsburgh 


*Yonge, Charlotte M. Story of the Christians and Moors of 
Spain. Macmillan $i 

Admirable popular history, though the author is not a specialist on the 
subj ect. 

Switzerland 

949 

*Hug & Stead. Switzerland. Putnam $1.50 

“ Story of the Swiss from the earliest times, and of the development of 
their confederation.” Pittsburgh 

Turkey in Europe 
949 

Lane-Poole, Stanley. The Story of Turkey. Putnam $1.50 

Covers the period from 1250 to 1880. 

Singleton, Esther, ed. Turkey and the Balkan States. Dodd 
$1.60 

Nearly forty brief sketches by great writers treating of such subjects as 
The Balkan Peninsula, The Ottoman Turks, The Fall of Constantinople, 
Turkey in Europe, Character of the Turks, Constantinople, Bulgarian His¬ 
tory, Servian History, Towns and Country, Montenegrin History, Herze¬ 
govinian History, Bosnian History, Roumanian History, etc. 

West Indies 
972 

Bonsai, Stephen. The American Mediterranean. Moffat $3 
Treats of the Caribbean Sea, Cuba, Hayti, and the West Indies in general, 
as well as Mexico and the Panama Canal. There are two maps, many 
illustrations, and a bibliography. 

Fiske, Amos K. The Story of the West Indies. Putnam $1.50 
“A treasury of information of large value.” Congregationalist 

European Biography 
920 

A few books of biography treating of great European characters 
are given below. They give the story of some of the leading men 
of Europe, the men who have shaped the destiny of the nations of 
that continent. 

Alexander III. Lowe, Charles. Alexander III, Czar of Russia. 
Macmillan $1.75 

Charles XII. Bain, Robert N. Charles XII, King of Sweden. 
Putnam $1.50 

Gustavus Adolphus. Fletcher, Charles R. Gustavus Adolphus. 
Putnam $1.50 

Peter. Schuyler, Eugene. Peter the Great. 2 vols. Scribner $6 
Philip II. Hume, M. A. S. Philip II, King of Spain. Macmillan 
75c 


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European Historical Poems 

Byron, Lord G. N. G. The Eve of Waterloo 

A very spirited poem giving a sketch of what is supposed to have hap¬ 
pened the evening before the battle. The hall referred to really took place 
three days before the battle. 

Halleck, Fitz-Greene. Marco Bozarris 

Marco Bozarris was a Greek patriot who took a leading part in the war 
against the Turks which resulted in Grecian independence. He attacked 
a Turkish force much larger than his own and won a decisive victory, but 
was mortally wounded. 

Lockhart, J. G. The Lord of Butrago 

The incident related in this poem is supposed to have taken place at the 
famous battle where King Juan the First, of Bastile, was defeated by the 
Portuguese. 

Lowell, Robert S. The Relief of Lucknow 

A story of the Indian mutiny in 1857 and the relief of Lucknow which 
had been besieged for about three months when General Havelock came to 
the relief of the garrison. 

Taylor, Bayard. Song of the Camp 

An incident of the siege of Sebastopol by the French and English in the 
Crimean War. 

Tennyson, Alfred. Charge of the Light Brigade 

A famous poem describing a military blunder during the Crimean War, a 
blunder that showed the unshrinking loyalty and marvelous courage of the 
British soldiers. 

Wolfe, Charles. The Burial of Sir John Moore 

This poem describes an incident of Wellington’s campaign against Napoleon 
in Spain in 1809. 

All the poems in this list may be found in Montgomery’s 
“ Heroic Ballads ” published by Ginn & Co. They can also be 
found in many other collections, but perhaps not all in any other 
single collection that can be had at so small a cost. 

AMERICAN HISTORY 

320 Abbott, W. J. The Story of Our Navy. Dodd $2 

A very elementary work but one that will be read by pupils with pleasure 
and profit. 

300 ^Alexander, D. S. Political History of the State of New 
York. 3 vols. Holt $7.50 

The only work on this subject that is anywhere near down to date and 
excels all other works of its class. 

973 Allen, G. W. Our Navy and the Barbary Corsairs. Hough¬ 
ton $1.50 

Treats of one of the most interesting events in our naval history. 

973 Bardeen, C. W. A Little Fifer’s War Diary. Bardeen $2 

A very vivid picture of life in the army during the Civil War. Well 
worth reading for many reasons, and especially because it does much to 
dispel the glamour of war. 

4 


50 


973 Blackman, W. F. The Making of Hawaii. Macmillan $2.50 

A standard work that discusses the social, economic, and political factors 
at work in creating an American civilization in Hawaii. 

973 *Blaine, James G. Twenty Years in Congress. 2 vols. Funk 
$ 7*50 

Covers the period from Lincoln to Garfield and is written by one who 
was himself one of the foremost figures of that time. Can be had of 
second-hand dealers for less than half the price named. 

973 **Bogart, E. L. Economic History of the United States. 

Longmans $1.75 

“ Chief events of the economic development of the United States grouped 
so as to form a continuous story. For the general student. Extensive 
bibliography.” A.L.A. 

330 Bonsai, Stephen. The American Mediterranean. Moffat $3 

A study of the various islands of the West Indies, their history and their 
relation to the United States. 

973 Bourne, E. G. Spain in America. Harper $2 

A very satisfactory treatment of this subject. 

973 **Bradley, A. G. The Fight with France for North America. 
Dutton $3 

“ This history of the Seven Years’ War in America not only holds the 
reader’s interest from the beginning, but the narrative is consecutive and 
so little encumbered with unimportant details that the whole remains clear 
and distinct.” Pittsburgh 

973 Brigham, A. P. Geographic Influences in American History. 
Ginn $1.25 

“ Defines the physiographic features which have influenced industrial and 
national life of America.” Publishers’ Weekly 

973 Bruce, H. Addington. Woman in the Making of America. 
Little $1.50 

A story that needed to be told, and one that the pupils in school should 
learn. 

973 Burgess, J. W. Middle Period. Scribner $1 

Covers the period from 1817 to 1858. Gives a good account of the 
struggle between the national and the states’ rights theories. 

973 *- The Civil War and the Constitution. 2 vols. 

Scribner $2 

His analysis of the character of Lincoln, Douglas, and Jefferson Davis has 
never been equalled. 

973 * - Reconstruction and the Constitution. Scribner $1 

Regarded as the clearest, fairest, and most judicial account of this period 
that has yet been written. 

330 Callender, Guy S. Selections from the Economic History 
of the United States. Ginn $2.75 

“ Practically the only brief compilation collecting source material on our 
economic history.” A.L.A. 

973 Carr, Lucien. Missouri: A Bone of Contention. Hough¬ 
ton $1.25 

A complete history of the slavery controversy in the United States. 




5i 


973 Chadwick, F. E. Causes of the Civil War. Harper $2 

“ The military and naval situation is presented with unusual clearness.” 

A.L.A. 

973 Cobb, S. H. Story of the Palatines. Putnam $1.50 
An account of the people who came from the German Palatinate at the 
beginning of the eighteenth century, dealing especially with those who 
settled in New York. 

330 : > : Coman, Katherine. Industrial History of the United States. 
Macmillan $1.60 

“ Revision of an excellent text tracing our economic evolution in an 
interesting manner and adding new matter on conversation and contemporary 
problems.” A.L.A. 

973 Dewey, Davis R. Financial History of the United States. 
Longmans $1.50 

Valuable for reference. Contains a good bibliography. 

973 Diefendorph, Mary R. The Historic Mohawk. Putnam $2 
Of special interest to residents of the Mohawk valley. Well illustrated. 
973 Dodge, T. A. Bird’s Eye View of the Civil War. Hough¬ 
ton $1 

“ The style is simple and clear, the tone is elevated and fair, the con¬ 
ception of military operations comprehensive, and the criticisms upon them 
judicious.” Nation 

973 Drake, S. A. Burgoyne’s Invasion. Lothrop 50c 

A brief and clear account of the most important campaign of the Revolu¬ 
tion. Gives an account of St Leger’s invasion. 

973 Draper, A. S. The Rescue of Cuba. Silver $1 
A clear, impartial, and inspiring account of a war that was waged for 
humanity and not for conquest. 

973 Dunning, W. A. Reconstruction, Political and Economic. 
Harper $2 

This volume attempts to show that the efforts at reconstruction were not 
intended as a punishment of the South, but an honest, though clumsy, effort 
to make changes that the war had made necessary. 

917 *Earle, Alice M. Home Life in Colonial Days. Macmillan 

$2.50 

“The homes, furniture and utensils of our ancestors, their occupations, 
and to some extent their recreations are minutely described.” Nation 

263 - Sabbath in Puritan New England. Scribner $1.25 

Historically accurate and presented in a humorous way. 

973 Edgington, T. B. The Monroe Doctrine. Little $3 

Valuable for reference. 

973 *Eggleston, Edward. The Beginners of a Nation. Appleton 
$1.50 

Treats of the earliest settlements in America and gives special attention to 
the life and character of the people. 

g0I *- Transit of Civilization from England to America. 

Appleton $1.50 

“ Social history, assuming acquaintance with main facts. Six chapters on 
Mental Outfit of Colonists, Prevailing Medical Notions, Language and 
Literature, Moral and Religious Ideas, Kducation, Land, and Labor. N.Y. 





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gg i Elliott, Charles B. The Philippines. 2 vols. Bobbs-Merrill 


An expensive work, but it deals with a country upon which we should be 
as well informed as possible. The author was justice of the supreme court 
in the Philippines and also secretary of commerce and of the police. 

973 **Elson, H. W. History of the United States. Macmillan 

$i-7S 

By far the best single history of the United States. 

973 - Side Lights on American History. 2 vols. Mac¬ 

millan 75c ea. 

The first volume gives a detailed account of some of the chief events in 
the history of the national life before the Civil War, including framing the 
constitution, alien and sedition laws, conspiracy of Aaron Burr, the Missouri 
compromise, the Monroe doctrine, the underground railroad, Kansas-Nebraska 
bill, Lincoln-Douglas debate. 

The second volume contains such topics as presidential election of i860, 
secession, great leaders in Congress during the Civil War, events leading 
up to Civil War, causes of northern success, reconstruction, impeachment 
and trial of Andrew Johnson, and the Alabama claims. 

973 Farrand, Livingston. Basis of American History. Harper 
$2 

Contains an excellent account of the Indians. 

973 Finley, John. The French in the Heart of America. 
Scribner $2.50 

Treats of the St Lawrence, Ohio, and Mississippi valleys, and the region 
of the Great Lakes. A great amount and variety of information is given 
in a very charming and attractive form. The author is familiar with the 
country of which he writes through having lived in a part of it, and through 
having visited most of the country in which he has not lived. This has 
enabled him to vivify his narrative as he could not otherwise have done. 
It is a delightful and useful work. 

973 Fish, C. F. The Development of American Nationality. 
Am. Bk. Co. $2.25 

Covers the period from 1783 to the present time. The bibliographic notes 
at the end of each chapter are full. The work will appeal to the better 
pupils in our secondary schools and will be valuable for the teacher’s use. 

973 ❖Fiske, John. Discovery of America. 2 vols. Houghton $4 

The most comprehensive and trustworthy account of the discovery of 
America. Mainly for reference. 

973 *- New France and New England. Houghton $2 

Treats of Canadian development and the French and English struggle for 
the possession of North America. 

973 *- Old Virginia and Her Neighbors. 2 vols. Hough¬ 

ton $4 

Excellent for reference. 

973 - The Beginnings of New England. Houghton $2 

Excellent for reference. 








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973 *- Dutch and Quaker Colonies. 2 vols. Houghton $4 

Treats of the social and political history of New York and Pennsylvania. 
Very valuable for reference, and some portions will afford very attractive 
reading for advanced pupils. 

973 *- Critical Period of American History. Houghton $2 

An account of the political history of the United States from the close of 
the Revolution to the adoption of the Federal Constitution. Very valuable. 

973 - The Mississippi Valley in the Civil War. Hough¬ 

ton $1 

Desirable for reference. 

973 - The American Revolution. 2 vols. Houghton $4 

Valuable for reference. 

342 Frothingham, Richard. Rise of the Republic of the United 
States. Little $2 

An excellent book for the study of our political life. 

917 Goodwin, Maud W. The Colonial Cavalier. Little $2 

Southern home life, education, cnurches, social customs, etc. before the 
Revolution. 

973 Grinnell, George B. Story of the Indian. Appleton $1.35 

Gives the real life of the Indian. Tells how he lived, hunted, prayed, 
wooed, what his religion was, and in general a full account of his daily 
life and thought, showing him to be quite unlike the being we would think 
if we formed our opinion from the presentation of the novelist, or the 
statements of the philanthropist. 

973 Greeley, A. W. Handbook of Polar Discoveries. Little 

$1.50 

Desirable for reference; also of interest for general reading. 

973 Griffis, William E. The Romance of Discovery. Wilde 

$1.50 

“ Tells of the earliest voyages to America, and of the explorations of 
Coronado, Drake, Hudson. Champlain, LaSalle, and others, touching briefly 
on more modern pioneers.” A.L.A. 

973 - The Romance of Conquest. Wilde $1.50 

The story of the military and naval events in connection with the expansion 
of the United States. The story is told in a way both to interest and instruct 
the general reader. 

973 - The Romance of American Colonization. Wilde 

$1.50 

A story that will be read with pleasure. 

973 ❖- Story of New Netherland. Houghton $1.25 

“ Beginnings and growth of the Dutch settlements in New York, stories of 
the governors, patroons, and lesser personalities, and descriptions of customs, 
social life, school and church interests. Readable and accurate, useful for 
young readers.” A.L.A. 

973 *Harland, Marion. Colonial Homesteads. 2 vols. in one. 
Putnam $3.50 

A book that will help to create an interest in American history. Over thirty 
famous colonial homes are mentioned and their story and that of tbdr 
occupants is told. The book contains moif than 150 illustrations. 









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973 Hart, A. B. Slavery and Abolition. Harper $2 

The slavery struggle affected our history greatly for half a century, and 
without a knowledge of this struggle much of the history of that period 
will be meaningless. 

327 Hart, Albert D. The Monroe Doctnne. Little $1.75 
The Monroe doctrine is quite likely to assume added interest in the near 
future. 

973 Hemstreet, Charles. Story of Manhattan. Scribner $1 

An interesting and accurate history of New York City. Many copies from 
old prints and wood engravings. 

973 *Hitchcock, Ripley. The Louisiana Purchase. Ginn 60c 

This volume also includes an account of the Lewis and Clark expedition 
and all the other important expeditions of discovery in the West since the 
Louisiana Purchase. 

973 *Hosmer, James K. Short History of the Mississippi Valley. 
Houghton $1.20 

A sketch illustrating the vastness of this country, followed by an account 
of the struggles of the Spanish, French, and English for its possession. 
Tells of Coronado, LaSalle, Boone, Clarke, Jackson, Farragut, and Grant. 

973 * - History of the Louisiana Purchase. Appleton $1.25 

“Mr Hosmer has approached the subject from the French side, making 
large use of French authorities and giving at length some important secret 
history not fully set forth heretofore in English.” Pittsburgh 

973 Howard, G. E. Preliminaries of the Revolution. Plarper $2 

A very interesting presentation of an important period. Valuable for 
reference. 

973 ^Humphrey, Frances A. How New England Was Made. 
Lothrop $1.25 

A simple and exceedingly interesting account of colonial life in New 
England. 

973 Jenks, Tudor. When America Was New. Crowell 75c 

- When America Won Liberty. Crowell 75c 

- When America Became a Nation. Crowell 75c 

These books have some practical merits. Each chapter is complete in 
itself. The style is simple, forceful, and clear. The reader may take up 
the particular subject or subjects in which he is interested, read about those, 
and lay the book aside, having read completely the matter in which he was 
interested. Among the more than forty chapters are the following: The 
Different Settlers, New World Living, Making the Homestead, Manners and 
Customs, The Indoor Life, What the Colonists Knew and Thought Books, 
Reading and Education, Effects of the New Life, The Women and Children, 
Growth of a New People, Independence and Union, The French and English 
Disputes in America, The Colonies under English Rule, Growth in Wealth 
and Resources, Education and Public Leaders, The State of the Country 
before the Revolution, After the Revolution, The Republic Begins. Growing 
Westward, Expansion of Land and Sea, Seeking the World’s Commerce, 
Unifying the Nation, Era of Improvement, Modern Ways Begin, The Great 
Expansion. 

973 Lecky, W. E. H. The American Revolution. Appleton 

$1.25 

“ Made up of chapters and passages relating to America taken from the 
author’s history of England in the eighteenth century.” /. A. Woodburn 
“One of the most instructive and judicious histories of the Revolution.” 
American Historical Review 





55 


973 LeRoy, James A. Philippine Life in Town and Country. 
Putnam $1.20 

The author was a member of the Philippine Commission. He gives a 
general discussion of races, religious questions, education, trade, government 
and local life. 

973 Lodge, H. C. Short History of the English Colonies. 
Harper $3 

A good description of the social conditions in America about the middle 
of the eighteenth century. 

Lodge & Roosevelt. Hero Tales from American History. 
Century $1.50 

Twenty-six stories of brave men. Will be liked generally by pupils. 

973 *Lossing, Benson J. Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution. 
2 vols. Harper $7 

Very useful for reference in studying or teaching the history of the United 
States. 

973 Lummis, Charles F. Spanish Pioneers. McClurg $1 

A brief account of the early Spanish pioneers in America. The author 
claims- that the achievements of the early Spanish discoverers and explorers 
have been very greatly underestimated. 

^Stepping Stones of American History, by many authors. 
Wilde $2.25 

A volume that should be in every high school library. Among the topics 
presented are the following, each by a writer of recognized authority: 
European Explorers, Roanoke and Jamestown, The Dutch in New Nether- 
land, The Pilgrim Fathers, The Quaker Movement in America, The Colonists 
and the Indians, The Battle of Quebec and What It Meant, The Religious 
Spirit of the Colonists, The Town Meeting, Samuel Adams and the Sons of 
Liberty, Lafayette and the French Alliance, Washington, The Framing of 
the Federal Constitution, The Opening of the Great West. Many excellent 
illustrations. 

973 ^Morgan, Lewis H. The League of the Iroquois. Dodd $5 

This is a revision of the .previous expensive editions of this work. It is 
the very best account of the Iroquois Confederacy and gives a full account 
of their history, traditions, ceremonies, councils, and daily life and occupations. 

973 Old South Work, Directors of. Old South Leaflets. 
Directors Old South Work, Boston, Mass. 

About 200 leaflets covering a great variety of subjects, sold at Sc for each 
leaflet, or $1.50 for a volume of 25 leaflets. 

973 *Parkman, Francis. LaSalle and the Discovery of the Great 
West. Little $1.50 

A fascinating story of the discovery of the great Mississippi valley. 
The work gives an account of the adventures of Joliet, Marquette, and 
Father Hennepin, as well as of the travels and explorations of LaSalle. 

q 73 **- Montcalm and Wolfe. 2 vols. Little $3 

A brilliant account of the great struggle between the French and the 
English for the possession of America. This is perhaps the most interesting 
to the general reader of all Parkman’s writings. 

973 - The Conspiracy of Pontiac. 2 vols. Little $3 

A vivid picture of Indian life as well as an accurate account of the last 
great Indian struggle for the control of the home of their fathers. 




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973 '- (All the other works of Parkman — Pioneers of 

France, Jesuits in North America, The Old Regime in 
Canada, Count Frontenac and New Prance, Flalf a Cen¬ 
tury of Conflict, and Ihe Oregon Trail — are valuable 
and interesting. No other historical writer has a more 
attractive style than Parkman.) 

973 *Paullin, Charles O. The Navy of the American Revolution. 
Burrows $1.25 

“A masterly little book, well conceived, thoroughly studied, and judiciously 
written.” American Historical Review 

973 Peck, C. H. The Jacksonian Epoch. Harper $2.50 

Presents the political history of the period and points out the influence 
of Clay and Jackson. 

973 Peck, Harry Thurston. Twenty Years of the Republic. 
Dodd $2.50 

Covers the period from 1885 to 1905. An exceedingly interesting history 
of that period. It is an excellent work giving many sketches of the 
prominent men of the time. 

973 Rhodes, James Ford. Lectures on the American Civil War. 
Macmillan $1.50 

Given by one who speaks authoritatively. 

973 ^Roosevelt, Theodore. Naval War of 1812. Putnam $2.50 
“ From good, often original sources. Impartial, reliable, and scientific, 
without being dry.” L.A.H. 

973 Royce, Josiah. California. Houghton $1.25 

From the conquest in 1856 to the second vigilance committee in San 
Francisco. The story of the development of a state from the chaotic, con¬ 
ditions of the “ Golden Days.” 

973 Semple, E. C. American History and Its Geographic Con¬ 

ditions. Students’ edition. Houghton $1.25 

Study of the dominant influences of geographic conditions on successive 
events of American history, and on the great factors of progress, railroads, 
immigration, distribution of cities, etc. 

974 Severance, Frank H. An Old Frontier of France. 2 vols. 

Dodd $7.50 

An expensive work but it contains so much information not readily found 
elsewhere that large high schools can well afford it. 

973 Simons, A. M. Social Forces in American History. Mac¬ 
millan $1.50 

A very interesting and valuable book treating of such subjects as “Condi¬ 
tions Leading to Discovery”; “Causes of Colonization”; “Causes of the 
Revolution”; “Rule of Commerce and Finance”; “Western March of a 
People”; “Birth of the Factory System”; “First Labor Movement”; “Tri¬ 
umph and Decadence of Capitalism ” etc. 

973 *Sloane, William M. The French War and the Revolution. 
Scribner $1 

“ State of French and English colonies at the outbreak of last French and 
Indian War, causes of the Revolution, and connection between the Revolu¬ 
tion and changing political ideas, well brought out.” A.L.A. 



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973 ^Sparks, E. E. Expansion of the American People. Scott $2 

“ Seeks to show how the United States has grown in territory and in 
the diversity, range, and content of its material and social interests.” Nation 

337 :i 'Taussig, F. W. Tariff History of the United States. 6th 
edition. Putnam $1.75 

“Accurate, noncontroversial record of facts by a tariff reformer.” N.Y. 

973 :,c Thwaites, R. G. France in America. Harper $2 

“ An excellent one-volume history of the long and important period of 
French conquest and occupancy.” A.L.A. 

973 Trevelyan, G. O. The American Revolution. 4 vols. 
Longmans $10 

“ With Fox as a central figure the story of the American Revolution is 
told with freshness, no small knowledge, and in a spirit of generous sympathy 
with all that was best in the Revolution .... Here and there are brilliant 
sketches of men and manners, and terse epigrammatic sayings.” London Times 
A rather expensive work but very desirable for schools that can afford it 
and that give considerable time to the history of our country. 

973 Worcester, Dean C. The Philippines, Past and Present. 

2 vols. Macmillan $6 

A thoroughly up-to-date work of great present interest written by one 
who is thoroughly conversant with the subject. 

330 *Wright, C. D. Industrial Revolution of the United States. 

Scribner $1.25 

“ Concisely sketches development of mechanical industries, growth of 
factory system, labor movement and influence of machinery.” N.Y. 

CIVICS, ECONOMICS, AND SOCIAL LIFE 

The following list is a rather long one, not because it is thought 
that any single library should buy a large number of volumes on 
these subjects, but to afford a wide range of choice and to give some 
idea of what is available. A number of books are included in this 
list that are also given in the history list. It is believed that such 
an arrangement will prove helpful. 

331 *Addams, Jane. The Spirit of Youth and the City Streets. 

Macmillan $1.25 

“Interprets sympathetically the instinct of youth for play and adventure, 
and points out the responsibility resting upon cities to provide proper places 
of amusement.” N.Y. 

331 —-Twenty Years at Hull House. Macmillan $1.50 

“ Excellent survey of the founding and development of Hull House and 
of some of the civic and social movements in Chicago with which Miss 
Addams has been associated.” N.Y. 

340 Baldwin, S. E. Modern Political Institutions. Little $2 

“Thirteen chapters, each dealing with an institution of vital importance, 
which, though sometimes considered chiefly historically, is always revealed 
in its present place and perspective.” Outlook 

353 Beard, C. A. American Government and Politics. Mac¬ 
millan $2.10 

“ Excellent manual designed as a college text, bringing, together all the 



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best contributions and discussions. Covers the practice and theory of 
government and points out recent political tendencies.” A.L.A. 

330 *Bogart, E. L. The Economic History of the United States. 

Longmans $1.75 

“ Chief events of the economic development of the United States grouped 
so as to form a continuous story. For the general student. An extensive 
bibliography.” A.L.A. 

352 Bradford, Ernest Smith. Commission Government in 
American Cities. Macmillan $1.25 

The best presentation of the subject yet published (1912). Contains com¬ 
parison of different forms of the commission plan, summaries of checks to 
popular control (the referendum, initiative, recall) and tables of commission- 
governed cities illustrating various phases of the plan in operation. 

342 ❖❖Bryce, James. The American Commonwealth. 2 vols. 
Macmillan $4 

“ Of rare philosophic power and insight. Easily the first among descriptions 
and criticisms of American political and social institutions. Based upon 
extensive personal knowledge of the United States as well as thorough study 
of its history.” L.A.H. 

Purchasers should get the fourth edition. 

172 *Bryce, James. Hindrances to Good Government. Yale 
University $1.15 

Five lectures characterizing the main causes for failure in the discharge 
of civic obligation — indolence, self-interest, and party spirit—indicating 
briefly some ways of improving the tone and machinery of government. 

332 Bullock, C. J. Essays on the Monetary History of the 
United States. Macmillan $1.25 

Attempts to show that movements for inflation of currency are caused 
by a scarcity of capital in sparsely settled sections of the country. Gives an 
account of the periods of cheap money in the history of this country and 
of the paper currency experience in New Hampshire and North Carolina. 

330 Callender, Guy S. Selections from the Economic History 

of the United States. Ginn $3.30 

“ Practically the only brief compilation collecting source material on our 
economic history.” A.L.A. 

331 Carlton, F. T. History and Problems of Organized Labor. 

Heath $2 

“Wider in scope than title indicates, including discussion of immigration, 
the sweated industries, child, woman, and prison labor, unemployment and 
industrial education.” A.L.A. 

370 - Education and Industrial Education. Macmillan 

$1.25 

“ Chapters on the modern educational problem, education of women, 
industrial and trade education, technical and commercial education, etc. 
Helpful contribution to the literature of the ‘new education.’” A.L.A. 

320 *Dealey, James Q. The Development of the State. Silver 
$1.50 

A good elementary outline of political development from savagery, elaborat¬ 
ing the principles underlying the modern state and its activities. A.L.A. 








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30i *" : Ellwood, C. A. Sociology and Modern Social Problems. 
Amer. Bk. Co. $i 

Excellent summary of the most modern thought for beginning students 
and the general reader.” A.L.A. 

352 '-'Fairlie, John A. Local Government in Counties, Towns and 
Villages. Century $1.25 

“Careful, comprehensive presentation of contemporary institutions — 
county, officers, justices and police, town and village government, public 
education, charities, local finance, etc.” A.L.A. 

330 ^Fetter, Frank A. Principles of Economics. Century $2 

Readable, clear discussion following a college course outline and illustrated 
by constant references to practical life.” A.L.A. 

332 '‘'Fiske, Amos K. The Modern Bank. Appleton $1.50 

Brief description of development and modern systems of banking, with 
chapters on trust companies, savings banks, foreign exchange, safe deposit 
companies, etc.” N.Y. 

321 '*'Fiske, John. American Political Ideas. Harper $1.50 

An effort to show the origin of some of the political ideas of the United 
States. Treats of the “Town Meeting,” “The Federal Union” and “Mani¬ 
fest Destiny.” 

342 **- Civil Government in the United States. Houghton 

$1 

“ A study of our government from the historical standpoint. Political 
institutions are explained, their origin given, and processes through which 
they have acquired their present shape indicated.” Wisconsin 

328 *Follett, M. P. The Speaker of the House of Representa¬ 
tives. Longmans $1.75 

“ Admirable historical examination of speakership, its duties and respon¬ 
sibilities. English- and colonial precedents only briefly touched, but whole 
course of development under the constitution minutely traced.” L.A.H. 

351 Foltz, E. B. K. The Federal Civil Service as a Career. 

Putnam $1.50 

“ Useful manual by a government employee, with chapters on the merit 
system, preparation, examinations and appointment, etc.” A.L.A. 

352 *Goodnow, Frank J. City Government in the United States. 

Century $1.25 

“ Best and most comprehensive work covering the United States and 
European countries. Not so detailed as Fairlie’s Municipal Administration 
but more popular.” A.L.A. 

174 Hadley, A. T. Standards of Public Morality. Macmillan $1 

Five lectures delivered in the New York School of Philanthropy, urging the 
necessity for the same ethical standard in public and private life. 

353 *Harrison, Benjamin. This Country of Ours. Scribner $1.50 

“ Constitution and practical workings of Congress, the presidency, execu¬ 
tive departments, judiciary, Smithsonian Institution, civil service and other 
commissions.” N.Y. 

342 *Hart, A. B. Actual Government as Applied under American 
Conditions. Longmans $2.25 

“An attempt to describe the government as one might undertake to 
describe a great railroad.” The author 



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323 **Haskin, Frederick J. The American Government. Lippin- 
cott $1 

Clearly and attractively written. Among the topics treated are: The 
Library of Congress, The Government Printing Office, The Civil Service, 
The Pan-American Union, Our Insular Possessions, The Interstate Com¬ 
merce Commission, The Public Health, Department of Commerce and Labor, 
The Weather Bureau, Department of Agriculture, Geological Survey, Patent 
Office, and The Postal Service. A very desirable book. 

335 Hillquit, Morris. Socialism in Theory and Practice. Mac¬ 
millan $1.50 

“ Favorable discussion of the theory underlying socialism, its relation to 
individualism, ethics, law, the state and politics, and of the temporary 
measures advocated by socialists to alleviate present conditions. Shows 
clearly both the strength and weakness of American socialism.” A.L.A. 

332 Hirst, F. W. The Stock Exchange. Holt 50c 

“Brief, untechnical account of the principles of banking and stock jobbing, 
creation of debt and capital, differences between investment and speculation, 
etc. Chapter on Wall street, glossary and bibliography.” A.L.A. 

335 Hughan, J. W. American Socialism of the Present Day 
(1911). Lane $1.25 

“ Scholarly, clear and dispassionate presentation of the history of socialism 
in the United States since 1850, party organization, tactics, theories and 
ideals, immediate and ultimate programs, and present status. The best 
single’volume on contemporary aspects.” A.L.A. 

347 Gano, D. C. Commercial Law. Amer. Bk. Co. $1 

Clear statement of the fundamentals of the laws of business. 

329 ^Johnston, Alexander. History of American Politics. Holt 
90c 

“ Revised by Sloane and Daniels. Of high value either as a textbook, 
reference manual, or guide for private study.” A.L.A. 

328 *McCall, Samuel W. The Business of Congress. Columbia 
University $1.50 

“ Describes the way in which Congress actually transacts business and 
gives a history of the evolution of parliamentary methods, with concrete 
examples with occasional amusing and illuminating anecdotes.” A.L.A. 

338 Mead, Edward S. Corporation Finance. Appleton $2 

“ Logical and able portrayal of the financial operation of modern corpora¬ 
tions.” A.L.A. 

172 Novicow, Jacques. War and Its Alleged Benefits. Holt $1 

“ Readable and earnest argument against war, intelligible to all classes.” 

ALA 

327 Reinsch, P. S. World Politics. Macmillan $1.25 

“ With special reference to China. Dispassionate discussion of colonization 
and imperialism, drawn mainly from European illustrations, but considering 
questions for the United States. Bibliographies and map.” N.Y. 

331 *Riis, Jacob A. How the Other Half Lives. Scribner $1.25 

A study of tenement life. 

33 x *- The Battle with the Slums. Macmillan $2 

An account of the conditions that prevailed in the tenement house districts 
written by one who had full personal knowledge of the facts. 



6i 


374 *Robbins, Edward C. High School Debate Book. McClurg 

?i 

Practical handbook containing eighteen briefs on live subjects, with refer¬ 
ences. Preliminary chapters treat on the value of debate, briefing the 
question, and preparing the speech. 

328 **Robert, J. T. Primer of Parliamentary Law. Doubleday 

75c 

“ Excellent manual for schools, clubs, fraternities etc. Simple, clear; in 
form of lessons with question reviews." Pittsburgh 
332 *Robinson, Humphrey. A Simple Explanation of Modern 
Banking Customs. Small 75c 

“ Elements of banking principles for the information of depositors." A.L.A. 
304 Roosevelt, Theodore. American Ideals. 2 vols. Putnam 
$1.50 ea. 

“ On manly virtues and practical politics, state legislation, civil service 
reform, administering the New York police force, Monroe doctrine, etc." 

N.Y. 

304 - The Strenuous Life. Century $1.50 

“ Much healthy idealism tempered by common sense. He stands for 
sound education of mind and body, for moderation, for the virtues of private 
life in politics, and for a genuine national spirit.” Spectator 
172 *Root, Elihu. The Citizen’s Part in Government. Yale 
Univ. $1 

Shows the necessity for individual self-control and public honesty, party 
organization and opposition to boss rule. 

324 Stanwood, Edward. History of the Presidency. 2 vols. 
Houghton $4 

“History of presidential elections enlarged and entirely rewritten in 1896. 
Account of nominating conventions, the relative strength of candidates, 
text of platforms, striking incidents of campaigns and tabulated results of 
elections. Impartial and accurate." L.A.H. 

324 Sumner, Helen L. Equal Suffrage. Harper $2 

“ Study of the political, social, and economic effects of equal suffrage in 
Colorado. An impartial presentation which includes material useful to 
suffragists and anti-suffragists alike, but with conclusions favorable to 
woman’s voting." A.L.A. 

330 Sumner, W. G. What Social Classes Owe to Each Other. 
Harper 60c 

“Maintains that classes owe each other simply justice; a trenchant argu¬ 
ment for individualism." N.Y. 

172 *Taft, William. Four Aspects of Civic Duty. Yale Univ. $1 

Views duties of citizenship from standpoint of a recent university graduate, 
a judge on the bench, a colonial administrator, and the national executive. 

337 Tarbell, Ida M. The Tariff in Our Time. Macmillan $1.50 
“Readable survey of tariff history and legislation, admirably suited to 
give a general understanding of the question." A.L.A. 

Gives an account of the making of each tariff from i860 to 1909. 

337 Taussig, F. W. The Tariff History of the United States. 
6th edition. Putnam $1.75 

“Accurate, noncontroversial record of facts, by a tariff reformer. For 
general students." N.Y. 



62 


917 Van Dyke, Henry. Spirit of America. Macmillan $1.50 

Addresses delivered at the University of Paris 1908-9. They describe the 
distinguishing qualities of the American spirit and consider its expression 
in literature, education and social effort. 

338 Van Hise, Charles R. Conservation of the Natural Re¬ 
sources of the United States. Macmillan $2 

A practical presentation of the subject in a volume of moderate size. 
One of the best works yet written on this subject. The report of the 
National Conservation Committee is more comprehensive. That can be had 
in paper from the Superintendent of Documents for $1.95. 

332 *White, Horace. Money and Banking. Ginn $1.50 

Treats of the evolution of money, beginning with the tobacco currency of 
Virginia; discusses the introduction of Spanish coins. Considers United 
States coinage, legal tender, gold standard, fiat money, bank notes, colonial 
bills of credit, continental money, greenbacks, treasury notes, and the whole 
subject of the evolution of money and banking. 

350 *Wilson, Woodrow. The State. Heath $2 

“ Reviews, in extended summary form, the leading features of all the 
more important ancient and modern systems of government.” Dial 

330 ❖Wright, C. D. Industrial Evolution of the United States. 
Scribner $1.25 

“ Concisely sketches development of mechanical industries, growth of 
factory system, labor movement and influence of machinery.” N.Y. 


BIOGRAPHY 

920 

Individual biography 

Adams. *Morse, John Torrey. John Adams. Houghton $1.25 

“We have John Adams, the man and patriot, in all his rugged honesty, 
full of courage in great emergencies when others fell away, pugnacious, 
wise, when his judgment was not clouded by passion, a statesman without 
tact, vain and conceited, yet always a patriot, possessing the traits found in 
most of the world’s great heroes, yet not reaching the stature of a hero. 
It is a truthful portrait.” Dial 

Valuable for reference in studying the Revolutionary period. 

Adams. Morse, John Torrey. John Quincy Adams. Houghton 
$1.25 

“ That Mr Morse’s conclusions will be those of posterity, we have very 
little doubt, and he has set an admirable example to his coadjutors in 
respect of interesting narrative, just proportion, and judicial candor. If 
entire patriotism, incorruptibility, political fairness, prescience, initiative and 
high physical and moral courage are the marks of statesmanship it would be 
difficult to point to any of his contemporaries or successors who possessed 
them in an equal degree with Mr Adams.” Nation 

Valuable for reference in studying the exciting events that led up to the 
War of 1812. 

Adams. Hosmer, James. Samuel Adams. Houghton $1.25 

Adams was the agitator of the Revolution and his life is well worth 
reading. Hosmer’s work is really a study of the New England town meeting 
with Adams as the foremost figure. Valuable for reference in studying the 
prerevolutionary period. 


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Beecher. Barrows, John Henry. Henry Ward Beecher. Funk 
$1.50 

One of the greatest preachers and lecturers our country has produced. 
He has sometimes been called “ The Shakspere of the Pulpit.” He was 
very active in sustaining the cause of the Union during the Civil War 
and made a series of speeches in the interest of the Union in England. 
Benton. Roosevelt, Theodore. Thomas Hart Benton. Houghton 
$1.25 

“The author understands Benton and sympathizes with him, points out 
his merits and demerits as a statesman.” L.A.H. 

Blaine. Stanwood, E. James G. Blaine. Houghton $1.25 

“ A favorable but fair estimate of Blaine’s political career by a life¬ 
long personal friend.” A.L.A. 

Boone. Thwaites, R. G. Daniel Boone. Appleton $1 

Probably the best work describing Boone and his part in the development 
of the Tennessee and Kentucky country. Boone’s place among the western 
pioneers is made clear. 

Brown. Hinton, Richard. John Brown and His Men. Funk $1.50 

Treats of a phase of our history well worth reading. 

Burr. Merwin, H. C. Aaron Burr. Small 50c 

A brief biography dealing more with the private life of Burr than with 
his political career. 

Calhoun. Hunt, Gaillard. John C. Calhoun. Jacobs $1.25 

Calhoun was in public life from 1811 to his death in 1850. He was 
member of Congress, Secretary of State, Vice President, and United 
States Senator and played a most important part in the history of our 
country. This work is popular in style and gives more attention to the 
personal history of Calhoun than most of his biographies do, and yet does 
not neglect his part in political history. 

Champlain. Sedgwick, Henry Dwight. Samuel de Champlain. 
Houghton 65c 

A brief sketch for young readers, but gives all that high school pupils 
will care to know of the founder of Canada. 

Clay. *Schurz, Carl. Henry Clay. 2 vols. Houghton $2.50 
“ Really a political history of the United States, based upon the public 
life of Henry Clay. . . . We do not know of any book of like compass 
so well suited as this to give young Americans a knowledge of the history 
of their country during those stirring years —at once accurate, graphic, 
and pervaded by a strong moral sense.” Nation 

Columbus. **Seelye, Mrs E. E. Christopher Columbus. Apple- 
ton $1.75 

“ One of the most attractive and reliable of the shorter volumes about 
Columbus.” Pittsburgh 

Cooper. Raymond, R. W. Peter Cooper. Houghton 65c 
An excellent short biography of an inventor, business man and philan¬ 
thropist. As founder of Cooper Union his life is of especial interest. 

Douglas. *Brown, W. G. Stephen A. Douglas. Houghton 65c 
One should know the great rival of Lincoln in order to understand the 
period just before the Civil War. The author has presented Douglas as 
a man as well as a politician, giving his part in the compromises of 1850, and 
the Kansas-Nebraska legislation, as well as in the disruption of the Democratic 
party, and the creation of a Democratic War party after secession. 


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Douglass. Washington, Booker T. Frederick Douglass. Jacobs 
$1.25 

“Impartial, sympathetic study of the career of Douglass from slavery, 
through the antislavery movement, the Civil War, reconstruction days and 
the later period.” A.L.A. 

Edison. Jones, F. A. Thomas A. Edison. Crowell $2 
The story of a man fitly called “ The Wizard.” The story is told simply, 
but with enthusiasm, and will be read with interest. 

Farragut. Mahan, A. T. David G. Farragut. Appleton $1.25 
“A valuable critical history of Farragut’s operations.” Nation 
Franklin. Benjamin Franklin, Autobiography. Edited and added 
to by John Bigelow. 3 vols. Lippincott $4.50 
“ Not only one of the most widely read and readable books in our language, 
but has had the distinction of enriching the literature of nearly every 
other.” John Bigelow 

Franklin. **Benjamin Franklin, Autobiography. Houghton 75c 

Should be read by everyone. 

Franklin. Morse, John Torrey. Benjamin Franklin. Houghton 

$1.25 

“Ranks high among the minor biographies of Franklin.” L.A.H. 

Garrison, William Lloyd. Smith, Goldwin. The Moral Crusader. 
Funk $1 

“A resume, fput with clearness and power of one of our first masters of 
English, of the career of one of our purest and strongest men.” L.A.H. 

Gough. Martyn, Carlos. John B. Gough. Funk $1.50 

A very helpful book written in an interesting style. A good book for the 
young to read. 

Grant. Garland, Hamlin. Life of Grant. Doubleday $2.50 

“Gives many anecdotes and much detailed information about periods 
of his life usually treated at less length, such as his boyhood, life at West 
Point, army life in California, and the period after leaving the presidency.” 

Pittsburgh 

The book is a large one but very readable and the style is quite unlike 
the usual biography. It gives, if not a new conception of the life of Grant, 
at least a much modified one. 

Grant. *Goss, Warren Lee. Life of Grant for Boys and Girls. 
Crowell $1.50 

Perhaps there is no other life of Grant that high school pupils will read 
with so much interest. 

Grant. Wister, Owen. Ulysses S. Grant. Small 75c 
A most excellent biography, dealing in high praise and unsparing criticism 
as the author thinks each are called for. 

*Grant, Ulysses S. Personal Memoirs. 2 vols. Century $5 

Modest, unassuming, and charmingly written. 

Greeley. *Zabriskie, Francis N. Horace Greeley the Editor. 
Funk $1.50 

This is not only a good biography of Greeley, but to a considerable extent 
it is a history of the times. Written in a style that will be likely to appeal 
to young people. 


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Hale. Partridge, William O. Nathan Hale the Ideal Patriot. 
Funk $i 

The life of a young patriot and a contrast between him and Andre. A 
book that young people would be likely to read with interest and profit. 

Hamilton. *Lodge, H. C. Alexander Hamilton. Houghton $1.25 

“ Brings into strong relief the salient features of Hamilton’s character and 
work. Few books so well adapted to kindle an intelligent interest in 
American history.” L.A.H. 

Hancock. Sears, Lorenzo. John Hancock. Little $1.50 

No really satisfactory life of Hancock has been written but he played so 
important a part in our struggle with Great Britain that it is desirable that 
students should get some idea of the man and what he did beyond what is 
given in the school histories. 

Henry. Tyler, M. C. Patrick Henry. Houghton $1.25 

“ May be fairly said to reconstruct the life of Patrick Henry, and to 
vindicate his memory from the unappreciative and injurious estimate which 
has been placed on it.” Nation 

Jackson. Brown, W. G. Andrew Jackson. Houghton 65c 

A shorter and less expensive work than Sumner’s. Perhaps more satis¬ 
factory for younger readers. An unusually impartial work. 

Jackson. Hovey, Carl. Andrew Jackson. Small 50c 

“ Brief biography, particularly good for its presentment of a simple and 
noble character.” Pittsburgh 

Jackson. *Sumner, William G. Andrew Jackson. Houghton 
$1.25 

Of especial interest because of the financial history of the country during 
Jackson’s administration. Also treats of other political matters of interest 
including removals from office, the beginning of the “spoils system.” 

Jay. Pellew, William George. John Jay. Houghton $1.25 

“Thoughtful and judicious account of the life of one of the best and 
ablest of the old Federalist statesmen. ... It abounds in excerpts from 
Jay’s correspondence, and gives an unusually clear picture of the Revolu¬ 
tionary period and two succeeding generations.” L.A.H. 

Jefferson. Merwin, H. C. Thomas Jefferson. Houghton 65c 

A brief and impartial biography. 

Jefferson. *Morse, J. T. Thomas Jefferson. Houghton $1.25 

An interesting biography of a man with a fascinating history. Largely 
taken up with Jefferson’s official career. 

Jefferson. Schouler, James. Thomas Jefferson. Small 50c 
“Brings out clearly Jefferson’s far-seeing intuition, not only in statecraft 
but also in moral and educational matters.” Pittsburgh 
Johnson. ^Griffis, W. E. Sir William Johnson and the Six 
Nations, Dodd $1 

«Practically the Indian history of the Mohawk valley. ^ Dwells longest 
on the earlier and less generally known portion of Johnson’s life and gives 
but cursory review of later and more active years.” L.A.H. 

Jones. -Brady, Cyrus T. Paul Jones. Appleton $1.50 

One of the most picturesque characters in our history. This work is 
written by a great admirer of Jones and in a style that will captivate young 
readers. 

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Jones. Buell, A. C. Paul Jones. 2 vols. Scribner $3 

“ Exhaustive, based largely on fresh research and written with enthusiastic 
admiration of his hero.” N.Y. 

Lee. Cooke, John Esten. Robert E. Lee. Dillingham $1.50 

“ This life, though one of the earliest published, remains one of the best 
biographies of Lee. It is an affectionate, reverential estimate of the Con¬ 
federate chief, full and accurate enough to be a trustworthy guide, and 
broad enough to command respect. . . . It is strongly Confederate but 

free from bitterness.” L.A.H. 

Lincoln. *Morse, J. T. Abraham Lincoln. 2 vols. Houghton 
$2.50 

“ Best brief life of Lincoln, condensed but clear. Very careful of facts.” 

L.A.H. 

Lincoln. Rothschild, Alonzo. Lincoln, Master of Men. Hough¬ 
ton $1.75 

Deals with a new phase of Lincoln’s life. 

Lincoln. *Schurz, Carl. Abraham Lincoln. Houghton $1 

“ Noteworthy short sketch of the character and achievements of the great 
President.” Pittsburgh 

Lincoln. Tarbell, Ida M. Life of Abraham Lincoln. 2 vols. 
Doubleday $5 

Gives a better idea of the life of the boy, and a better picture of the man 
as an individual than is found elsewhere. 

Madison. Gay, Sydney H. James Madison. Houghton $1.25 

Valuable for reference in studying the constitutional convention or the 
War of 1812. 

Marquette. Thwaites, Reuben G. Father Marquette. Appleton 

$1.20 

Useful in studying the discoveries and explorations of the Mississippi 
valley. 

Marshall. Magruder, A. B. John Marshall. Houghton $1.25 

“Although Marshall’s fame rests upon his judicial services, he was made 
Chief Justice because of the eminent ability he had shown in other fields 
than that of the bench, and the volume is especially interesting because it 
reminds the reader how wide and diversified 1 were the gifts of the men 
who formed the statesmen of the earlier period.” Atlantic Monthly 

Marshall. Thayer, J. B. John Marshall. Houghton 65c 

The life of John Marshall is full of interest, and throws much light on 
early history in Virginia, and to some extent on the political history of the 
country. The life of Marshall by Beveridge is more interesting, but it is in 
two large volumes and is rather expensive. 

Monroe. Gilman, D. C. James Monroe. Houghton $1.25 

“ Short, simple account of the most important events in Monroe’s life. 
Thorough bibliography of Monroe and the Monroe doctrine materially adds 
to value.” A.L.A. 

Morris. Sumner, William G. Robert Morris. Houghton $1.25 

Morris, the patriot and financier of the Revolution, deserves more con¬ 
sideration than he has received and more than Sumner gives him. 


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Morris. Oberholtzer, E. P. Robert Morris, Financier and Patriot. 
Macmillan $3 

A more expensive work than the preceding and also far more just and 
satisfactory. 

Penn. Fisher, Sydney George. True William Penn. Lippincott $2 

“ There is a very interesting description of the condition of life in the time 
when Penn was growing up so that it is not at all difficult to understand 
how this youth, having chances to enjoy the gay career of a courtier, pre¬ 
ferred to cast his lot with the persecuted Quakers. The changes in his 
thought as the panorama of his life shifted' are admirably set forth.” Dial 

Phillips. *Martyn, Carlos. Wendell Phillips. Funk $1.50 

A vivid portrayal of the antislavery struggle, and the story of a great 
orator and a remarkable man. He was a graduate of Harvard, a lawyer, 
a friend of Sumner, and a favorite pupil of Judge Story who predicted great 
things for him. Phillips was perhaps the greatest public lecturer this country 
has produced. 

Randolph. Adams, Henry. John Randolph. Houghton $1.25 

Carefully prepared, though unsympathetic, biography.. Of value to the 
student of political history. 

Schuyler. *Lossing, Benson J. Life and Times of Major General 
Philip Schuyler. 2 vols. Holt $3.50 

The story of one of the great men of the State of New York told skilfully 
and in an entertaining manner. A book worthy of a place in every high 
school library. 

Schuyler. Tuckerman, B. Life of General Philip Schuyler. 

Dodd $1.60 

A less expensive work than the preceding one. Well written and instructive 
but not so interesting as that of Lossing. 

Seward. *Lothrop, Thornton. William H. Seward. Houghton 
$1.25 

The history of a period as well as a biography. Seward’s high purpose 
and strength of character are impressed upon the reader. 

Sheridan. *Goss, Warren Lee. Life of General Sheridan. 

Crowell $1.50 

An intensely interesting book. It gives many vivid pictures of warfare, 
and a clear idea of the character of Sheridan. 

Sherman. Memoirs. 2 vols. Appleton $5 

“ The free use he makes of his letters, orders, and reports gives a very 
great interest and 1 value to his book. He is never dull, and he contrives to 
break up and enliven even the accounts of the movement of troops so that 
the attention never seriously flags. ... His memoirs close with the great 
review at Washington, but he appends a concluding chapter on the military 
lessons of the war, which is full of knowledge, wisdom and sound sense.” 

Atlantic Monthly 

Smith. Forbes-Lindsley, C. H. John Smith, Gentleman-Ad¬ 
venturer. Lippincott $1.50 
A life history that reads like a romance. 

Stuyvesant. Tuckerman, Bayard. Peter Stuyvesant. Dodd $1 

The last and the greatest of the Dutch governors. Well worth reading. 
The volume treats to some extent of all the Dutch governors. 


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Sumner. *Storey, Moorfield. Charles Sumner. Houghton $1.25 

To one who would know the history of the slavery issue that led to the 
Civil War, the legislation by Congress during the war and the period of 
reconstruction, as well as our foreign relations from 1861 to 1871, the life 
of Sumner is important. This particular life, while valuable in many respects, 
is not written in a particularly attractive style. 

Van Bnren. Shepard, E. M. Martin Van Buren. Houghton $1.25 

“ This essay is admirable and it certainly casts a strong and not unpleasing 
light upon a rather dark period in our political history.” Nation 

Washington. * Wilson, Woodrow. George Washington. Harper 
$1.50 

An excellent life of Washington and very attractively written. 
Washington. Wister, Owen. Seven Ages of Washington. Mac¬ 
millan $2 

Portraits in miniature of certain periods in Washington’s life; brilliantly 
written and abounding in human interest. Not an idealized Washington, 
but a Washington of flesh and blood. 

Washington. Ford, Paul L. The True George Washington. 
Lippincott $2 

An attempt to portray Washington as a man rather than as a demigod. 
A good book for the general reader. 

Washington. *Lodge, Henry Cabot. George Washington. 2 vols. 
Houghton $2.50 

Probably the best biography of Washington for one who wishes an 
exhaustive and critical work. 

Washington. **Scudder, H. E. George Washington. Houghton 
60c 

“One of the best lives of Washington for young readers and among 
the best one-volume lives of Washington for readers of. any age.” L.A.H. 

Washington, Booker T. Up from Slavery. An autobiography. 
Doubleday $1.50 

A very remarkable character and one well worth studying. 

Webster. Lodge, Henry Cabot. Daniel Webster. Houghton $1.25 

“Appreciative study by a well-informed scholar. Points out faults as well 
as merits.” L.A.H. 

Valuable for reference in studying the history ot our country during the 
great sectional struggle in which Clay, Webster and Calhoun were the most 
prominent figures. 

Collective biography 

Brooks, Geraldine. Dames and Daughters of Colonial Days. 
Crowell $1.50 

Treats of Anne Hutchinson of Massachusetts, Madame LaTour of Acadia, 
Margaret Brent of Maryland, Sarah Knight of Massachusetts, Eliza Lucas 
of the Carolmas, Martha Washington oi Virginia. Betsey Schuyler of New 
York, Deborah Norris and Sally Wister of Pennsylvania. 

Bruce, Henry A. B. Woman in the Making of America. Little 
$1.50 

Made up chiefly of the stories of strong and patriotic women who bore 
a heroic part in the Indian warfare in colonial times, or who were actively 


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engaged in the relief work of the Revolution and of the Civil War, and of 
those who have been prominent in the struggles for social justice. 

Colby, C. W. Canadian Types of the Old Regime. Holt $2.75 

Lectures on the most significant phases of life in New France, illustrated 
by biographies of prominent characters of New France. 

Ellet, Elizabeth F. Women of the American Revolution. 2 vols. 

Jacobs $3.50 

Biographical sketches of about one hundred women who were prominent in 
Revolutionary history. A book that pupils will read with interest. 

Frothingham, J. B. Sea Fighters from Drake to Farragut. 

Scribner $1.20 

Stirring events in the lives of Drake, Trornp, DeRuyter, Tourville, Suffren, 
Paul Jones, Nelson and' Farragut. 

*Iles, George. Leading American Inventors. Holt $1.75 

Contains much information regarding recent inventors not readily found 
elsewhere. A book that will interest the general reader. 

*Sparks, E. E. The Men Who Made the Nation. Macmillan 50c 

Contents: Benjamin Franklin, the Colonial Agent in England; Samuel 
Adams, the Man of the Town Meeting; John Adams, the Partisan of Inde¬ 
pendence ; Robert Morris, the Financier of the Revolution; Alexander 
Hamilton, the Advocate of a Stronger Government; George Washington, the 
First President; Thomas Jefferson, the Exponent of Democracy; Henry 
Clay, the Father of Public Improvements; Andrew Jackson, the People’s 
President; Daniel Webster, the Defender of the Constitution; Horace 
Greeley, the Antislavery Editor; Abraham Lincoln, a New Type of American. 

Stevenson, Burton E. Poems o’f American History. Houghton 

$3 

With one or two exceptions all the poems given in the following list are 
to be found in Stevenson’s Poems of American History, but independent of 
this fact the book is worthy a place in every school library. 

HISTORICAL POEMS 

Bruce, Wallace. Parson Allen’s Ride 

The story of the arrival of Parson Allen and a company of Berkshire 
militia at Bennington just before the battle. 

Bryant, William Cullen. Song of Marion’s Men 

The title tells the story. 

Butterworth, Hezekiah. Roger Williams 

The story of Roger Williams fleeing to the forest in midwinter to escape 
being sent back to England by the Puritans whom he had offended by his 
liberal sentiments. 

- The Fountain of Youth 

The story of the search of Ponce De Leon for the fabulous island that 
was supposed to contain a fountain with such marvelous powers that whoever 
bathed in it would be restored to youth. 

- Whitman’s Ride for Oregon 

Dr Marcus Whitman rode across the continent from Oregon and went to 
Washington and aroused the officials there to take such action as saved to 
this country the great Oregon region. The story is vividly told. 

Byers, Samuel H. M. Sherman’s March to the Sea 

The famous march told in verse. 




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Drake, James Rodman. The American Flag 

A description of the American flag and what it stands for. 

Emerson, Ralph Waldo. The Concord Hymn 

Sung at the completion of the monument commemorating the battle. 

English, Thomas Dunn. Arnold at Stillwater 

A vivid account of Arnold at the first battle of Freeman’s Farm. 

- The Battle of New Orleans 

A good account of the battle in verse. 

Finch, Francis Miles. Nathan Hale 

The story of the execution of Nathan Hale as a spy. 

-- The Blue and the Gray 

A manifestation of the kindlier spirit that followed the bitterness that 
existed at the close of the Civil War. 

Gibbons, J. Sloan. Three Hundred Thousand More 

McClellan had lost seventy thousand men in a vain attempt to capture 
Richmond. After a personal visit to the army, President Lincoln called for 
three hundred thousand more troops. 

Halpine, Charles G. The Song of Sherman’s Army 
An account of Sherman’s march from Atlanta to the sea. 

Harte, Bret. John Burns of Gettysburg 

John Burns, a veteran of the War of 1812 and of the Mexican War, 
wished to serve in the Civil War but was rejected on account of his age, 
but when Lee invaded Pennsylvania .Burns shouldered his rifle and fought 
independently at Gettysburg. 

Hemans, Felicia. The Landing of the Pilgrims 

The title of the poem tells its story. 

Holmes, Oliver Wendell. A Ballad of the Boston Tea Party 

The story is indicated by the title of the poem. 

- Old Ironsides 

The frigate Constitution, later known as Old Ironsides, was a singularly 
fortunate vessel. She took part in the bombardment of Tripoli, and in the 
War of 1812 captured many British vessels including the Guerriere. Soon 
after Holmes was graduated from college, the Secretary of the Navy ordered 
the old vessel to be broken up. Holmes wrote his famous poem which so 
stirred the country that the order for the destruction of the famous vessel 
was revoked. 

- Grandmother’s Story of the Battle of Bunker Hill 

An account of the Battle of Bunker Hill as it was supposed to have been 
seen from a belfry by an old lady. 

Hopkinson, Joseph. Hail Columbia 

Written in 1798 at the time of the great excitement over the prospect of 
war with France. First sung at the Chestnut Street Theater, Philadelphia, 
in May 1798. 

Howe, Julia Ward. Battle-hymn of the Republic 
Written during the Civil War when the author was on a visit to Washington. 
Key, Francis Scott. The Star-Spangled Banner 

On the 14th of September 1814, when the British were bombarding Fort 
McHenry at Baltimore, the author of this poem was temporarily a prisoner 






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on board the British flagship, and he expressed his anxiety in the lines of 
this poem which immediately became popular and soon came to be regarded 
as the national hymn. 

Lanier, Sidney. Lexington 

A vivid account of the engagement. 

Longfellow, Henry W. Paul Revere s Ride 

The story of the midnight ride of Paul Revere to warn the people that 
the British were to march against Lexington and Concord. 

- The Ship of State 

An extract from “ The Building of the Ship.” 

- The Skeleton in Armor 

The story of Vinland as told in the Icelandic chronicle. The writer of 
this poem was prompted by the finding of a skeleton with some pieces of 
metal that may have served as armor, near Fall River, Mass. 

Miller, Joaquin. Columbus 

The story of the first voyage of Columbus across the Atlantic. 

Perry, Nora. Balboa 

The story of the explorations of Balboa and his discovery of the Pacific 
Ocean. 

Pierpont, John. Warren’s Address 

The supposed address of Warren to his men just before the beginning 
» of the battle of Bunker Hill. 

Preston, Margaret J. The First Thanksgiving 

The story of the Thanksgiving of the Pilgrims in New England in 1621 
because of the abundant harvest which h?id relieved them from the danger 
of starvation. 

Rankin, Jeremiah. The Word of God to Leyden Came 

The story of the Pilgrims leaving Leyden and coming to America. 

Read, Thomas Buchanan. Sheridan’s Ride 

While returning from a visit to Washington, Sheridan slept at Winchester. 
In his absence his army was attacked and driven back. In the morning he 
heard the sound of firing, mounted his horse and rode to the south with 
the utmost speed reaching the scene of conflict just in time to turn defeat 
into victory. 

- The Rising 

An account of the effect upon the people of the fight at Lexington and 
Concord. 

Richards, Laura E. Molly Pitcher 

The story of a camp follower named Molly Pitcher, or Molly McGuire, 
whose husband was a cannoneer at the Battle of Monmouth. When he was 
killed at his post Molly took his place and served the cannon with skill 
and courage for which she received the thanks of Washington the following 
day. 

Rodman, Thomas P. The Battle of Bennington 

An account of the Battle of Bennington, the men who fought it, and their 
feelings at that time. 

Scollard, Clinton. Battle of Plattsburg Bay 

A description of the battle. 

- Saint Leger 

A vivid account of the siege of Fort Stanwix. 






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Simms, William G. The Swamp Fox 

The story of Marion and his men. 

Smith, Samuel Francis. America 

Known to everyone. 

Stansbury, Mary A. P. The Surprise at Ticonderoga 

An account of the capture of Ticonderoga by Allen. 

Stedman, Edmund C. Peter Stuyvesant’s New Year’s Call 

A fine description of life on Manhattan island at the time of Peter 
Stuyvesant. 

Taylor, Bayard. Through Baltimore 

When the federal t.roops were marching to Washington to protect the 
national capital at the time of the outbreak of the Civil War, they were 
fired upon when marching through Baltimore. Several soldiers, as well as 
citizens, were killed or wounded. The poem commemorates that event. 

Taylor, Tom. Abraham Lincoln 

A tribute to Lincoln by Tom Taylor, the editor of London Punch. Taylor 
had caricatured Lincoln, and written scurrilous articles about him. After 
Lincoln’s death this poem appeared. 

Whitman, Walt. O Captain! My Captain ! 

The author of this poem was a volunteer nurse in the hospital at Wash¬ 
ington. He knew and loved Mr Lincoln, and this is his tribute to him, 
written just after the murder. 

Whittier, John G. At Port Royal 

Based upon the capture of Port Royal by the federal forces in order to 
perfect their blockade of the coast. 

-- Barbara Frietchie 

An incident assumed to have occurred at the time Lee marched through 
Frederick. Though wholly fanciful it is full of interest, and very smoothly 
written. 

- Centennial Hymn 

Sung at the centennial celebration at Philadelphia by a chorus of a 
thousand voices. 

- Ichabod 

This poem was written by Whittier at the time that Webster in the United 
States Senate made a speech defending the fugitive slave law. The force of 
the poem will be more keenly felt if it is remembered that Ichabod means 
“ the glory is departed.” 

- Lexington 

The character of the men at Lexington. 

HISTORICAL FICTION 

Altsheler, Joseph A. A Soldier of Manhattan. Appleton $1.50 

Treats of Lord Loudon, life in New York, Abercrombie and his defeat 
at Ticonderoga, and the capture of Quebec. 

- The Herald of the West. Appleton $1.50 

Describes the British attack on Washington and the Battle of New Orleans. 
Treats of the bitter feeling against Great Britain that existed just before 
the War of 1812. 

- The Sun of Saratoga. Appleton $1.50 

Describes the Battle of Saratoga and the Burgoyne campaign. 








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-••Atherton, Gertrude. The Conqueror. Macmillan $1.50 

Almost a biography of Alexander Hamilton. 

•••Austin, Jane G. Betty Alden. Houghton $1.25 

A picture of the family life of Standish and of the general life of the 
early Pilgrims. 

* -Standish of Standish. Houghton $1.25 

A story of the early life of the Pilgrims in this country. 

Barr, Amelia A. The Bow of Orange Ribbon. Dodd $1.25 

Life among the Dutch in New York just before the Revolution. 

Bennett, John. Barnaby Lee. Century $1.50 

New York in the time of Governor Stuyvesant. 

: * : Bynner, E. L. The Begum’s Daughter. Houghton $1.25 

A tale of New Amsterdam in 1689. The story of the Leisler rebellion is 
well told. 

Cable, G. W. John March, Southerner. Scribner $1.40 

A story of reconstruction in the South. There are several characters, 
types of the period, some of which are most admirably drawn. 

Catherwood, Mrs Mary H. Romance of Dollard. Century $1.25 

Dollard was the Frenchman who saved New France at the time of the 
Iroquois invasion in 1660. 

- Story of Tonty. McClurg $1.25 

Tonty was a one-armed lieutenant who accompanied LaSalle in his 
explorations. 

Chambers, R. W. Cardigan. Harper $1.50 

Deals with the life and times of Sir William Johnson. The scene is laid 
in the Mohawk valley and at Pittsburgh and Lexington. 

^Churchill, Winston. Richard Carvel. Macmillan $1.50 

An autobiography dealing with the period of the Revolution. The scene 
is laid in Maryland chiefly, but London and the political life there at that 
time are graphically pictured. Many of the leading English Whigs are 
introduced. 

* - The Crisis. Macmillan $1.50 

“The scene is chiefly St Louis just before and during the Civil War, and 
the fierce political movements of the time are personified in a representative 
set of characters. Lincoln is there, and Grant, and Sherman. While in the 
choice of a Yankee hero and his southern lady love, the author displays 
broad sympathies and perfect justice. An honest and painstaking attempt 
to disclose the causes of the struggle/’ Baker 

- The Crossing. Macmillan $1.50 

A vivid picture of the great westward movement during the first half of 
the nineteenth century. Among the characters are Andrew Jackson and 
George Rogers Clark, the latter being the real hero of the story. 

Cooper, James Fenimore. Lionel Lincoln. V. P. E. 

A story of the siege of Boston. 

-The Deerslayer. V. P. E. 

A simple story of frontier life. 

* - The Last of the Mohicans. V. P. E. 

Gives an account of the capture of Fort William Henry by Montcalm and 
the shameful massacre that followed. 








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* - The Pilot. V. P. E. 

A sea tale of the Revolution. Introduces Paul Jones. 

*— : - The Spy. V. P. E. 

The lower Hudson during the Revolution. 

Devereaux, Mary. From Kingdom to Colony. Little 75c 

Life in New England in the early days of the Revolution. Scene laid 
in Marblehead. 

Dix, Beulah M. Soldier Rigdale. Macmillan $1.50 

About a boy who came over in the Mayflower and was befriended by 
Miles Standish. It treats of the life of the early Pilgrims, and gives some 
idea of Indian life. 

Doyle, A. Conan. The Refugees. Harper $1.75 

The Huguenots in France and in Canada. 

*Fox, John. The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come. Scribner 

$1.25 

The Kentucky blue grass country during the Civil War. Introduces 
Morgan the raider, and gives a vivid picture of the bitter sectional feeling 
that existed in that section. 

**Frederic, Harold. In the Valley. Scribner $1.50 

Describes the Mohawk valley just before and during the Revolution. 
Gives an excellent account of the Battle of Oriskany. One of the best works 
of historical fiction dealing with our country. Should be in every school 
library. 

*Glasgow, Ellen. The Battle Ground. Doubleday $1.50 

First part a sympathetic and ofttimes humorous portrayal of the life of 
wealthy Virginians before secession. The second half a vivid picture of the 
war; impressionistic; rather the mournful underside of the war than the 
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Goodwin, Mrs Maud. The Head of a Hundred. Little $1.50 

The story of the settlement of Jamestown. 

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A romance of Bacon’s rebellion in Virginia in 1676. 

*Hale, Edward Everett. The Man Without a Country. V. P. E. 

“ The fictitious memoir of an American officer who said he wished never 
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Hoppus, Mary A. A Great Treason. Macmillan $1.50 

The story of the treason of Benedict Arnold. 

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Written to show how unjust the United States government has been in its 
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Jewett, Sarah O. The Tory Lover. Houghton $1.50 

A story of the Revolution. Introduces Paul Jones. 

Johnston, Mary. Lewis Rand. Houghton $1.50 

A historical novel introducing Jefferson and his administration. 









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A romance of Virginia in the times of the Restoration. Sensational but 
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- To Have and To Hold. Houghton $1.50 

A Virginia romance in the time of James I. 

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Treats of social life in Philadelphia during the Revolution as well as of 
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The early life of Washington in the form of an autobiography. 

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Quebec at the time of the corrupt French Intendants. A historical romance 
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Rayner, Emma. Free to Serve. Small $1.50 

A story of colonial New York in the early eighteenth century. Shows the 
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Stevenson, Burton E. A Soldier of Virginia. Houghton $1.50 

A tale of colonial Washington and Braddock’s defeat. 

-The Heritage. Houghton $1.50 

The Battle of Yorktown and St Clair’s expedition. 

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*Thackeray, W. M. The Virginians. V. P. E. 

Perhaps the greatest work of historical fiction dealing with any part of 
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Deals with the problem of reclaiming a vast tract of land in the Colorado 
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